Surgical technician Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Typical pay range : $36. 27 - $50. 08Weekday shifts, weekday call as needed, weekend shifts as needed, weekend call as needed, mandatory call in rotation, holiday call in rotation.

• ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• TITLE :
• Specialty Coordinator - Certified Surgical Technologist
• REPORTS TO POSITION :
• Manager - Operating Room
• DEPARTMENT :
• Operating Room
• DATE LAST REVIEWED :
• May 16, 2017
• OUR VISION :
• Creating America's healthiest community, together
• OUR MISSION :
• In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
• OUR VALUES :
• Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
• DEPARTMENT SUMMARY :
• The Operating Room departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.
• POSITION OVERVIEW :
• Specialty Coordinator - Surgical Technologist
• prescribes, prioritizes, delegates, coordinates, and provides safe, therapeutic allocation of nursing resources to patients and families. Makes independent judgments / decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of issues including instruments and equipment. Collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the medical and nursing plans of care while in the Operating Room. This position does not supervise other caregivers.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES :
• Ensure service specific resources are available and maintained as needed.Coordinate frequently with Central Processing regarding all instruments and supplies related to the specialty service.Maintain resource maps per policy and makes appropriate changes in a timely fashion.Work with scheduling to monitor upcoming cases to ensure patient needs are met.Develop, plan, and implement process improvements within service. Alert OR manager or supervisor to actual or potential issues or problems in a timely manner related to specific service.Initiate / assist with projects, based on unit needs in conjunction with manager / supervisor.Communicate clearly, respectfully, and responsively with surgeons as to their needs, concerns etc. and follow up with supervisor or manager as applicable.In collaboration with management, establish and implement clear plans and goals with regards to improvement in specific surgical service.Utilized as a clinical resource related to scrubbing and patient positioning.Create and maintain a sterile field and anticipate the need for equipment and supplies based on a patient's needs.Complete unit-specific and annual competencies timely.Implement, participate in, and evaluate service specific orientation and education needs in conjunction with OR Nurse Educator and / or OR Coordinator for all staff members. Serve as a role model, preceptor, and mentor to new caregivers.Remain current with communication via e-mail, verbal communication, meeting minutes, and other means of communication.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and / or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurateSupports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and / or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
• EDUCATION
• Required
• Education as required for certificationGraduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program, ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) accredited program or military surgical technologist program required.
• Preferred
• N / A
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
• Required
• Current NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Surgical Technologist Certification required.CPR / BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required
• Preferred
• N / A
• EXPERIENCE
• Required
• Two years Operating Room experience with skills in the roles of scrubbing.
• Preferred
• N / A
• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION :
• Skills :
• General :
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful interactions.Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.Strong team working and collaborative skills. Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL's
• Position Specific :
• Experienced in all aspects of aseptic techniqueKnowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Continually (75% or more) : Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.Frequently (50%) : Sitting, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.Occasionally (25%) : Bending, stooping / kneeling / crouching, climbing ladder / step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping / squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.Rarely (10%) : Climbing stairs.Never (0%) : Climbing ladder / step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.Exposure to Elemental FactorsRarely (10%) : Wet / slippery area, chemical solution.Never (0%) : Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBP.Schedule Weekly Hours : 40Caregiver Type : RegularShift : Variable (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family : COORDINATORS CLINICALScheduled Days of the Week : Shift Start & End Time :