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 : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
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