Senior Surgical Technician - On Call, Evening Shift - SanRafael

Job

Summary :

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Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before,

during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and

maintenance of instruments and

equipment.

Essential

Responsibilities :

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Specifically and regularly assigned to

direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and

reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical

Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a

Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and

under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex

techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with

the specifications set by the department

head.

Coordinate configuration of

equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in

operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions.

Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and

functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with set up

and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of

equipment for procedures on a daily

basis.

Assists team members to place

and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown

and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids

team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment

when required.

Hands instruments and

supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as

directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts

sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per

hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following

surgery.

Actively participates in

meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient

care.

Cleans operating room and

assists in room turnover.

Washes and

sterilizes equipment.

Recommends to

manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of

new / replacement equipment, additional parts and

supplies.

Assembles / complies case

carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for

the procedure.

Performs other

related duties as

necessary.

Supervisory

Responsibilities : This job motivates and provides work direction to

other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or

discipline.

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Grade

675

Basic

Qualifications : Experience

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Minimum two years of current acute

Operating Room

experience.

Education

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High School

Diploma / GED.

License,

Certification, Registration

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Basic Life

Support

Additional

Requirements :

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Surgical Technicians certified by the Association

of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of

Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians

upon presentation of their certificate.

Strong experience

with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics,

vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry,

maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.

Must be

willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in

the scrub role.

Ability to read and comprehend

instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to

write simple correspondence.

Basic computer

skills.

Ability to effectively present information in

one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and

other incumbents of the organization.

Must be willing to

work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Also

refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate

collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certification in Surgical

Technology preferred.

Video, orthopedic and all other

needed equipment to do the above surgeries

preferred.