Senior Surgical Technician
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Manteca
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Description: Under direct supervision, assists surgical team
before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support,
assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.Essential
Responsibilities:Specifically and regularly assigned to direct,
check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on
the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have
a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the
demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision
frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures
of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by
the department head.Coordinate configuration of equipment to
provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating
room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Checks
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.Assists team members to
place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons
gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff.
Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective
equipment when required.Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon,
holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon
and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles,
and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy.
Puts dressings on patient following surgery.Actively participates
in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe
patient care.Cleans operating room and assists in room
turnover.Washes and sterilizes equipment.Recommends to manager
guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement
equipment, additional parts and supplies.Assembles/complies case
carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for
the procedure.Performs other related duties as
necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and
provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the
authority to hire, fire or discipline.Grade 675Basic
Qualifications:Experience Minimum two years of current acute
Operating Room experience. Education High School Diploma/GED.
License, Certification, Registration Basic Life SupportAdditional
Requirements:Strong experience with minimally invasive, general,
ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic,
spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery
specialties.Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of
Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of
Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians
upon presentation of their certificate.Must be willing to
participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub
role.Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short
correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple
correspondence.Basic computer skills.Ability to effectively present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients, and other incumbents of the organization.Must be willing
to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.Also refer to
Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective
bargaining agreement.Preferred Qualifications:Video, orthopedic and
all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries
preferred.Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.Primary
Location: California,Manteca,Manteca Medical Center Scheduled
Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: On-Call Working Hours
Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule:
Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01-SEIU-United Healthworkers Job
Level: Individual Contributor Department: Manteca Hospital -
Operating Room-1 - 0201 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal
opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Manteca , Senior Surgical Technician, Professions , Manteca, California
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