Scripps Health·San Diego, California
Prepares operating rooms with sterile supplies and equipment while monitoring the sterile field during procedures. Supports the surgical team by scrubbing for cases, anticipating physician needs, and managing room cleanup and turnover.
Ensures operating rooms are ready for surgery, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are sterile and ready for use.
Monitors sterile field throughout procedure.
Scrubs for cases, anticipates the needs of the physician and operating team.
Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues.
Positions and transports patients.
Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary.
Coordinates outside vendors and trains others that work in the operating room as needed.
Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in surgical services.
One year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program. Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills. Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment. Detail oriented and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Required Certification/Registration: Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
Required Education/Course(s)/Training: CST Preferred
Requires one year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited training program. Must hold a current AHA BLS certification, with CST certification preferred.
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