Kaiser Permanente
Senior Surgical Technician (Operating Room-1)
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Senior Surgical Technician - Full Time - Day location: San Francisco. Under direct supervision, assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Responsibilities
Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one or more other Surgical Technicians; typically with at least two years of experience as a Surgical Technician and the ability to perform complex techniques and procedures under general supervision. Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use; place equipment and supplies in the operating room; arrange instruments according to instructions; check sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case; assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures; allocate equipment for daily procedures. Assist team members to position the patient; scrub arms and hands and don gown and gloves; assist as primary or secondary scrub; don PPE as required. Hand instruments to the surgeon, hold retractors, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon and circulating nurse; count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy; apply dressings post-surgery. Actively participate in meeting patient safety goals and promoting quality and safe patient care. Clean operating room and assist in room turnover; wash and sterilize equipment. Recommend guidelines for use of equipment, purchasing of new/replacement equipment, and additional parts and supplies. Assemble/prep case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for procedures. Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications
Experience Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience. Education High School Diploma/GED. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional Requirements Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses, qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of certificate. Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties. Willingness to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos; basic computer skills; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings. Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Refer to Position Specifications in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. Video, orthopedic and other equipment experience preferred. Additional Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Senior Surgical Technician - Full Time - Day location: San Francisco. Under direct supervision, assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Responsibilities
Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one or more other Surgical Technicians; typically with at least two years of experience as a Surgical Technician and the ability to perform complex techniques and procedures under general supervision. Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use; place equipment and supplies in the operating room; arrange instruments according to instructions; check sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case; assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures; allocate equipment for daily procedures. Assist team members to position the patient; scrub arms and hands and don gown and gloves; assist as primary or secondary scrub; don PPE as required. Hand instruments to the surgeon, hold retractors, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon and circulating nurse; count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy; apply dressings post-surgery. Actively participate in meeting patient safety goals and promoting quality and safe patient care. Clean operating room and assist in room turnover; wash and sterilize equipment. Recommend guidelines for use of equipment, purchasing of new/replacement equipment, and additional parts and supplies. Assemble/prep case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for procedures. Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications
Experience Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience. Education High School Diploma/GED. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional Requirements Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses, qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of certificate. Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties. Willingness to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos; basic computer skills; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings. Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Refer to Position Specifications in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. Video, orthopedic and other equipment experience preferred. Additional Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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