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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives

Surgical Technician

National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083

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Job Summary Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

Maintain equipment in good working order, inspecting and testing at least weekly.

Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.

Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use.

Place equipment and supplies in operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions.

Check 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.

Assist team members to place and position patient on table; scrub arms and hands and don gown and gloves.

Aid team to don gowns and gloves.

Don personal protective equipment when required.

Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors, cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.

Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation; put dressings on patient following surgery.

Actively participate in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.

Clean operating room and assist in room turnover.

Wash and sterilize equipment; recommend use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.

Assemble/compile case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.

Perform related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Location and Compensation San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00

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