Surgical Technologist II
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Diego
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. 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 as
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 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. 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. Additional
Surgical Technologist II duties include: Restocking surgical
supplies Assisting in creating inventory lists Assisting with
setting par levels (so co-workers can also restock) Assisting with
education and in-services when requesting by management and
co-workers Works with management on re-organization of work
environment / storage spaces Takes call Ability to scrub all cases
Acts as preceptor/trainee for surgical technician students and new
surgical technician staff 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. Education - N/A. License,
Certification, Registration - Surgical Technologist Certificate
within six (6) months of hire from National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting - Basic Life Support Additional
Requirements: - Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except
open heart. Notes: - This is a variable position with variable
start times. - Ten (10) hour shifts available. PrimaryLocation :
California,San Marcos,San Marcos Hospital HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift :
Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart
: 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30 PM 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,Surgical
Technician Department : SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER - Operating
Room-1 - 0801 Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time 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 any other protected status.--s-p-m1--
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