- The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
- Leadership:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
- Identifies and supports new ideas.
- Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
- Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
- Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
- Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Nursing Process:
- Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.
- Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.
- Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.
- Clinical Outcomes:
- Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
- Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.
- Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.
- Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.
- Sets up and organizes room.
- Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.
- Assists physician within scope of competency.
- Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.
- Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
- Operates sterilization equipment.
- Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.
- Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.
- Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
- Customer Service:
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
- Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
- Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
- Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
- Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
- Team Commitment:
- Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
- Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
- Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.
- Assists others unfamiliar to the department.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).
- Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.
- Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.
- Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
- Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.
- Minimizes personal phone call time.
- Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
- Fiscal Responsibility:
- Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
- Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.
- Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.
- Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
- Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.
- Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing
- Basic Life Support
- Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.
- Maintains required certifications as applicable.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
- Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
- CST certification.
- This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
- Ability to scrub on eye cases.
- Ability to scrub, eyes, orthro, plastics.
-
Surgical Tech
3 weeks ago
St. Francis Medical Center Lynwood, United StatesOverview: · Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicat ...
-
Surgical Tech Ii
1 week ago
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower, United States**Job Summary**: · Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. ...
-
Surgical Scrub Tech
2 days ago
Reagan Street Surgery Center (11655) Los Alamitos, United StatesGI Tech Part Time for Reagan Street in Los Alamitos, CA. · USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest a ...
-
Surgical Tech
1 week ago
UCLA Health Los Angeles, United States**Description** · Under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse within the Operating Room, the Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards. The Surgical Tech ensures and is responsible for the care of the patient in the surgical suite, and is res ...
-
Surgical Scrub Tech
2 days ago
United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) Los Alamitos, United StatesGI Tech Part Time for Reagan Street in Los Alamitos, CA. · USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest a ...
-
Surgical Tech
19 hours ago
St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, United States**Overview** · CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one o ...
-
Surgical Tech
1 week ago
Freedom Vision Surgery Center Encino, United States'''Job Summary''' · We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to join our team. As a Surgical Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting surgeons and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Your attention to detail, knowledge of surgical instruments ...
-
Surgical Scrub Tech
1 week ago
United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) Torrance, United States**Surgical Scrub Tech PRN** · **Urology and GI Center** -USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest amb ...
-
Surgical Tech Ii
2 weeks ago
CEDARS-SINAI Los Angeles, United States**Make a difference every single day** · At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all ...
-
Surgical Tech Iii
1 week ago
Emanate Health West Covina, United States Full time**Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply**: · Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, yo ...
-
Surgical Tech Ii
1 week ago
Emanate Health West Covina, United States Full time**Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply**: · Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, yo ...
-
Tech, Surgical Cert
2 weeks ago
University of California Lakewood, United States· Updated: May 13, 2024 · Location: Lakewood · Job Type: · Department: Surgery-LAK · Job Description: · UC Title: Tech, Surgical Cert LAK-1 · Position Number: · Reports to: Dir, Nursing Procedural LAK-0 · Working Title: Tech, Surgical Cert LAK-1 · Cost Center: Surgery- ...
-
Tech, Surgical Cert
2 weeks ago
UC Irvine Health Lakewood, United StatesUpdated: May 13, 2024 · Location: Lakewood · Job Type: · Department: Surgery-LAK · Job Description: · UC Title: Tech, Surgical Cert LAK-1 · Position Number: · Reports to: Dir, Nursing Procedural LAK-0 · Working Title: Tech, Surgical Cert LAK-1 · Cost Center: Surgery-LAK · ...
-
Surgical Tech II
3 weeks ago
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower, United States: Job Summary: · Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. · ...
-
Surgical Tech Ii
1 week ago
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, United States**$1,000 sign on bonus eligible position** · **Job Summary**: · Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during sur ...
-
Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assistant
2 weeks ago
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, United States**Introduction**: · Do you have the career opportunities as an **Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assistant** you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of ...
-
Surgical Tech
3 weeks ago
Prime Healthcare Lynwood, United StatesOverview · St. Francis Medical Centeris one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality a ...
-
Surgical Tech II
11 hours ago
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower, United States: Job Summary: · Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. · ...
-
Surgical Tech Ii
1 week ago
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, United States**$2,000 sign on bonus eligible position** · **Job Summary**: · Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during sur ...
-
Surgical Scrub Tech Prn
1 week ago
USPI - Pacific Endo Surgical Center Torrance, United States**Surgical Scrub Tech PRN** · **Urology and GI Center** -USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest amb ...
Surgical Tech II - Bellflower, United States - Kaiser Permanente
Description
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.
Essential Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Notes:
COMPANY:
KAISER
TITLE:
Surgical Tech
II
LOCATION:
Bellflower, California
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
