Surgical Technologist I
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
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
(2) 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. - Must have one (1) year
of L&D surgical tech experience. PrimaryLocation :
California,San Diego,San Diego Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Night Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 11:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 AM Job
Schedule : Call-in/On-Call 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 -
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committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will
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