Surgical Technologist I
Company: Kaiser
Location: Santee
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
$1,000 sign on bonus eligible position! Job Summary: Under close
supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical
team by preparing and organizing operating room prior to surgery,
selecting and passing instruments during surgical procedures,
maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following
established policies and procedures; and assists with patient care
during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed policies and
procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains cooperative,
courteous relationship with the patients, public, and other
personnel. Essential Responsibilities: Assists physician during
surgery as a member of surgical team. Passes instruments and
supplies as directed. Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for
each procedure. Assists in draping the patient.(previously stated
positioning and draping patient). Provides proper retraction of
tissue. At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but
cannot place retractor). Assists in controlling hemostasis by
applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon.
Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge,
needle/sharp, and instrument counts. Prepares suture for closure of
surgical incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by
physician. (wound healing and dressings). Recognizes, responds to,
and assists in acute emergency situations following established
procedures and policies. Hold and position video camera under
direction of the surgeon. Check surgeons preference cards (removed
gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon. Count with circulating
nurse, before she/he preps the patient.Be accountable for items
required for documentation on that procedure. Anticipate wants of
surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready. Keep Mayo
Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no
loose needles on the field. Prepares suture for closure of surgical
incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by
physician. (wound healing and dressings). Recognizes, responds to,
and assists in acute emergency situations following established
procedures and policies. Confirm all specimens with the surgeon.
Handoff specimens to the circulator prior to the end of the case or
earlier if direction of the surgeon. Takes all instruments to
workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD. Remove
suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.
Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &
aseptic techniques. Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery
supplies. Principals for maintaining environmental safety:
including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids. Required
counts. Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety. Drains,
tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters. Modes of
transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.
Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other
patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA
repair in NICU. Other duties as assigned or required. Basic
Qualifications: Experience - One (1) year of operating room or
military equivalent experience in scrub role within the last two
years or recent completion of operating room training program. -
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have
this experience requirement waived. Education - N/A License,
Certification, Registration - Surgical Technologist Certificate
within 6 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology
and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing
Certificate - Technologist in Surgery within 6 months of hire from
National Center for Competency Testing - Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements: - Ability to scrub all types of surgical
cases except open heart. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior
experience as First Assistant preferred. Notes: - Payday weekend. -
Schedule work hours per week will be 20 - 32. PrimaryLocation :
California,San Diego,San Diego Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 32
Shift : Evening Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM Job
Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B09-OPEIU-Local 30 Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category : Clinical Support Department :
San Diego Medical Center - Labor & Delivery-General - 0801 Travel :
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