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SWHC/RMCB Surgical Technician - Per Diem

MEDBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Sterile Field #Specimen Collection #Surgical Instruments #Aseptic Technique #Surgical Technician #OR

Quick overview

The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the sterile field, assisting surgeons during procedures, and managing surgical instruments and specimens. They also ensure the proper disinfection of equipment and the turnover of the operating room between cases.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally have over 2 years of experience and a current BLS certification. Proficiency in aseptic techniques and the ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

professional certificatePatient MonitoringBLS CertificationSterile Field MaintenanceSpecimen HandlingEquipment SterilizationPatient PositioningAseptic TechniqueSurgical AssistanceSurgical InstrumentationSurgical Counting

Job description

Job DetailsLevel

ExperiencedJob
Location:
Riverside,
CA 92506Salary
Range: $26.00 - $37.00 HourlySWHC Surgery Center
Workforce
Solutions
LLC
Surgical
Technician -
Per
Diem
Responsibilities:
Surgical
Technician duties will consist of, but are not limited to:
Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention.
Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR.
Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures.
Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment.
Help monitor patients during surgery.
Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure.
Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure.
Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens.
Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery.
Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure.
Key
Competencies
Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.

Proactive

Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.

Reactive

Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
Problem
Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.

Steadiness

Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed.
QualificationsQualifications: 2+ years’ experience preferred. BLS certification. Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Able to lift 50 lbs. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.