Surgical Technologist II, Operating Room
Company: Valley Presbyterian
Location: Van Nuys
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Status:Full Time (72-80 Hours Per Pay Period)Job
Category:Allied HealthSalary Range (DOE):$30.50 - $39.15 per
hourThe Surgical Technologist II is a clinical professional who is
supervised by the Registered Nurse and contributes his/her services
in providing patient care to the patient in accordance to AORN and
AST standards as well as the established Policies, and Procedures
of Valley Presbyterian Hospital. He/she assists the entire surgical
team before, during, and after surgery and provides expert support,
assistance, and maintenance of instruments, and
equipment.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of recent one year
acute hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist
(preferred)EDUCATION:High School Graduate or equivalentGraduate of
an approved and accredited Surgical Technology
ProgramLICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:Current Surgical Technologist
Certification (CST) requiredMust successfully complete and maintain
BLS certificationMust successfully complete and maintain LA County
Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30
days of employmentDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the
essential job functions for this position. The essential functions
of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this
job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to
perform the essential function of this job without imposing
significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of
themselves or others):Must demonstrate technical competence,
professional clinical judgment, communication skills and
sensitivity for the surgical patient and family.Ability to scrub in
the OR setting and to assist in the surgical preparation and
recovery of patients as required.Assists the surgical team during
operating procedures as appropriate.Consistently maintains and
monitors aseptic technique.Documents maintenance and
repairs.Identifies and prepares appropriate instrumentation,
supplies and equipment based on identified surgical
procedures.Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.Must
demonstrate knowledge/understanding of Infection Control; Hand
washing; use of gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE); foam antiseptic; and decontamination of equipment prior to
and after use.Must demonstrate knowledge/understanding of Surgical
Environment: Unrestricted, Semi-restricted, and Restricted areas;
positive pressure environment; air exchanges, closure of doors at
all times; surgical dress code; refrigerator and fluid/blanket
warmer temperatures; and protocol for out -of-range
temperatures.Must maintain HIPPA at all times.Provides comfort and
support for operative patients and families. Demonstrates
sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.Strict adherence to AORN
Standards and Infection Control practices.Under the direction of
the immediate supervisor follows policies and procedures for
completion of all logs reports as assigned.Understands and
Participates in PI/QI process. Actively participates in achieving
unit or hospital quality initiatives such as Patient Satisfaction,
DNV regulatory compliance, DHS requirements, and selected PI
projects.Salary Range: $30.50 - $39.15 per hour (DOE)
Keywords: Valley Presbyterian, Los Angeles , Surgical Technologist II, Operating Room, Healthcare , Van Nuys, California
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