Surgical Technician 1
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
UH: Operating Room (Full-Time, Day Shift)-
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Surgical Technician (ST) provides high level of care by
assisting with age-specific surgical procedures, practices
principles of surgical asepsis, identifies breaks in the sterile
field and ensures that appropriate action is taken. Anticipates
needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the
operative procedure, serves as a resource for specialty area and
functions effectively in multiple areas. Follows policies,
protocols, techniques, and guidelines, utilizes interpersonal
skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient
care and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of
caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and
patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Completion of a surgical technician course required. No experience
required. Surgical Technician certification preferred.
Certification may be provided by either AST (Association of
Surgical Technologists) or NCCT (National Center for Competency
Testing). Basic Life Support certification required.
Demonstrates basic competencies for surgical technician duties.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to surgical technician duties
and practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical
skills with a focus in surgical and procedural technician duties.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation
required. Exhibits professional behavior and a cooperative attitude
at all times. Works calmly and responds courteously when under
pressure. Able to: speak, read and write legibly in English (and
Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer
and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event
reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care
equipment pertinent to position; perform technical patient care and
supportive patient care activities; read preference cards
accurately; relate and communicate positively, effectively and
professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in
following policies; collaborate; accept direction; think
critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform
basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively;
organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information
with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors
and smells as necessary for patient care; discern temperature
variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation
in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various
sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read
computer screens, and written documents necessary to position.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
20.93
US Dollar (USD)
29.58
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Surgical Technician 1, Professions , Loma Linda, California
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