Surgical Technician Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Reedley, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra
Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley
since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in
27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a
perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San
Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a
great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary:

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the
operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile
field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons
during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance
of supplies.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Scrub technician experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred
• Surgery Technician certification: Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED