Surgical Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Under direct supervision and general guidance of the Registered Nurse the Surgical Tech I applies demonstrates and possesses basic knowledge competencies and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares sterilizes and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech I is generally assigned basic surgical/operative procedures and is expected to gain the skills and abilities to independently scrub in all surgical/operative procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Performs operative room scrub responsibilities in all surgical/operative procedures.
• Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical specimen collection sterile processing Title 22 JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure anticipating the needs of the surgical team and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e. prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards knowledge of instruments and equipment).
• Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical teams needs passing of instruments cutting sutures etc.) according to standards.
• Prepares cleans and maintains instruments equipment and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
• Transports patients equipment supplies and specimens.
• Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables instruments and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
• Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment instruments and supplies.
• Recommends implements and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
• May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program

• Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.

• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians staff and patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Specialty Certification

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES *New hires/transfers (transfers that are new to Surgical Tech role) on and after 08/16/2020 must obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer and maintained by renewal before expiration date. *Hires/Transfers prior to 8/15/2020 preferred.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

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