Kaiser Permanente
Surg Tech II - Sunset Med Ctr - ASU OR
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates professional, supportive attitude and effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation.
Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
Prioritizes work assignments and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure and performs patient care activities within scope of competency.
Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse to assist in the plan of care.
Observes patient/family conditions and reports sudden changes or unusual findings.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, adjusted, sterilized per protocol, and organized for upcoming procedure.
Sets up and organizes room.
Performs scrub role (anticipates surgeons needs, passes instruments, cuts sutures, holds retractors, obtains/process tissue samples) according to standard.
Assists physician within scope of competency.
Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
Operates sterilization equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
Anticipates the customers desires, listens, and takes proactive steps to meet those needs within scope of competency.
Responds to call lights, alarms, and patient requests promptly.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
Works as an effective team member, flexible, cooperative, and assists others.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.
National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.
Maintains required certifications as applicable.
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications
ASU experience preferred.
Notes
Will work in OR and procedure room.
This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Surg Tech II - Sunset Med Ctr - ASU OR
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
REQNUMBER: 1394997
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Pay Grade: 28
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Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates professional, supportive attitude and effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation.
Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
Prioritizes work assignments and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure and performs patient care activities within scope of competency.
Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse to assist in the plan of care.
Observes patient/family conditions and reports sudden changes or unusual findings.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, adjusted, sterilized per protocol, and organized for upcoming procedure.
Sets up and organizes room.
Performs scrub role (anticipates surgeons needs, passes instruments, cuts sutures, holds retractors, obtains/process tissue samples) according to standard.
Assists physician within scope of competency.
Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
Operates sterilization equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
Anticipates the customers desires, listens, and takes proactive steps to meet those needs within scope of competency.
Responds to call lights, alarms, and patient requests promptly.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
Works as an effective team member, flexible, cooperative, and assists others.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.
National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.
Maintains required certifications as applicable.
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications
ASU experience preferred.
Notes
Will work in OR and procedure room.
This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Surg Tech II - Sunset Med Ctr - ASU OR
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
REQNUMBER: 1394997
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Pay Grade: 28
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