Central Sterile Technician (Surgery) HRA-740

Job Summary

Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Interacts professionally with patient and family
Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments sutures supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
Accurately handles specimens at all times.
Assists in positioning prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments sponges needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating Nurse and Surgeon and/or corrects immediately.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end-of-case clean up.
Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patients benefit

Required Skills/Abilities

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the Operating Room required
Additional languages desirable
Basic computer knowledge

Education & Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
Operating Room Technician Certification required
Current BLS Certification required

Job Type: Full-Time Variable Shift

Pay: $29.00 to $32.00 hourly

Ability to Commute:

• Hollister CA 95023 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollister CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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