PIH Health·Downey, California
The Surgical Technologist provides quality care for patients during surgical and invasive procedures by maintaining the sterile field and handling equipment. They collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimize departmental performance.
The Surgical Technologist provides quality care for the patient undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field, handling supplies, instruments, and equipment during surgical procedures with the expectation of anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist works closely with other members of the surgical team to ensure patient safety, strengthen the financial performance of the department, and promote patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. The Surgical Technologist identifies safety concerns and institutes measures to provide a safe environment for the patient and staff.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pihhealth.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=itjUBuUESomy5k8fnqLUf2EuyxVcl4xXjgaKar5hjhA%3D&reserved=0] or follow us on Facebook [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPIHHealth%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=TDq1yPQiJfS8W3oe%2BogFLdggwhfa1i8lJoTsGQvkVsU%3D&reserved=0], Twitter [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPIHHealth&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=gC11GDp6vl6dcwyeTTxAgbKgKvs1P5IynWgmhleSduI%3D&reserved=0], or Instagram [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpihhealth%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KH6kDF4B8RkL%2BR0rOt18S%2F5FVyka5%2BIEanSTXbGxJM0%3D&reserved=0].
Candidates must have two years of clinical experience, a current BLS certification, and completion of an Operating Room Training program. A surgical technician certification is preferred.
Market context
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