Surgical Technologist - Full time, Day Shift, FLOAT

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

14h

About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we
serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level
IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical
rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced
wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich
character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to
explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each
year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and
45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered
nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work,
as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
• Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting. Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
• Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
• Collects data for performance improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees