Surg Tech II - On Call Night - Baldwin Park - L&D
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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.
- Leadership : Upholds Kaiser Permanente's 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.
Essential Responsibilities
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.Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.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.Team Commitment : Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.Fiscal Responsibility : Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.Basic Qualifications
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 TestingBasic Life SupportAdditional Requirements
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).J-18808-Ljbffr