What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech III position at Providence Health & Services?
Providence is calling a Surgical Technician III for a Full-Time/Day Shift at Saint Johns Health Center, Santa Monica, CA
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible to External Candidates! *
We are seeking a Surgical Technician III who will be under the general supervision of the circulating Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the Service-line Coordinators and Management, the Surgical Technician is an individual with demonstrated competence in surgical scrubbing technique(s) who provides scrub services for the department by ensuring the functionality, availability and sterility of OR supplies and equipment prior to the start of the daily caseload. Scrubbing and handling instruments during surgical procedures. Adhering to standards of aseptic technique in all phases of surgical intervention. Demonstrating competence in performing scrub services for a variety of surgical procedures. Assisting designated Service-line Coordinator in receiving and stocking supplies/equipment for a cluster of specialties. Reporting variations in stock inventory level(s) to designated Service-line Coordinator. Communicating opportunities for systems improvement to designated Service-line Coordinator. Participating in selected patient care activities such as room turnover and transporting as needed. Participating in meeting the department's budgetary objectives. Supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of hospital administration and its representatives.
Required qualifications for this position include:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Completion of approved Surgical Technician coursework or training
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- 10 or more years experience as a Scrub Techncian
- Level of skill is measured and evaluated by performance within five clusters: EENT/Plastic/Maxillo-facial, Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic, General/Gyn/Urology, Ortho and Spine/Neuro
- Level II proficiency includes; Able to scrub all procedures within the cluster and functions as a resource person for other staff members. Acts as a preceptor
- Ability to deal effectively with many people across a broad range of cultural backgrounds and ages
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Proficient in P.C. software applications including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
- Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate work
- Ability to work effectively with many people at various levels of the organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize
- Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external customers, including, but not limited to, patients, co-workers, management, physicians, and visitors
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance to hospital policy
- Basic computer and telephone skills
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
About the hospital you will serve.
Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, is part of Providence Health & Services, an integrated, not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, medical clinics, home health services, affiliated services and educational facilities in the western United States. Founded in 1942, Providence Saint John's Health Center enjoys a reputation for clinical excellence across many disciplines. The 266-bed health center has a medical staff of more than 900 physicians, 1,800 employees and a host of volunteers who share a commitment to providing quality care for all.