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OAAS Surgical Technician - Non-Certified

MEDBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

#Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Operating Room #Sterile Field #ASC #Orthopedic #Surgical Instruments #Aseptic Technique

Quick overview

Prepare and maintain the sterile field and surgical supplies for orthopedic procedures. Provide direct technical assistance to surgeons and anesthesiologists while monitoring patient safety and equipment operation.

Requirements summary

Requires BLS certification and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques. Preference is given to candidates with over 2 years of experience and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

professional certificatePatient MonitoringBLS CertificationSterile Field MaintenanceEquipment SterilizationPatient PositioningAseptic TechniqueSpecimen CollectionInstrument HandlingSurgical AssistanceSurgical Counting

Job description

Job DetailsLevel

ExperiencedJob
Location:
Chico,
CA 95928Salary
Range: $30.00 - $45.00 Hourly New orthopedic specialty ASC in the Chico/Butte County area is looking for highly skilled team members to help grow this center. Get in on the ground floor as we staff our State-of-the-art facility and provide quality, orthopedic service to the people in our community. Positive Patient experience and outcomes are our #1 goals embraced in a foundation of teamwork and good will. As a company, we believe employee satisfaction drives patient satisfaction. Our internal culture is important – work where you want to come in everyday-we thrive on this as part of our culture here.
Surgical
Technician
Responsibilities:
Surgical
Technician duties will consist of, but are not limited to: Secure and prepare all supplies required for all procedure and surgical cases. Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR. Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures. Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment. Help monitor patients during surgery. Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase. Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure. Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures. Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists. Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure. Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation. Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens. Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure. Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines. Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs. Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation. Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery. Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure.
Key
Competencies:
Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.

Proactive

Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.

Reactive

Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
Problem
Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.

Steadiness

Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed. Must following national standards and guidelines for creating and maintaining a sterile field.
QualificationsQualifications: Kind, professional, and compassionate individuals. Must be organized and efficient, with solution-based thinking. Must have team-oriented attributes. 2+ years of experience preferred. BLS certification. Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment. Able to lift 50 lbs. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.