Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

CA05 PASO ROBLES - PASO ROBLES, CA 93446; CA05 SAN LUIS OBISPO - SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405

Overview

Salary Range $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type FT1

Description

CCOMS FULL-TIME SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

HOURS/LOCATIONS

Monday Friday, approximately 8:00am 5:00pm with a 60 minute lunch period. Clinical team members work at both locations. Our schedule is completed 3-4 weeks in advance and locations are directed at that time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand & walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and distance vision.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the general public, co-workers and other employees of the organization. Requires good knowledge of the English language and spelling. Requires learning dental & medical terminology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED. Requires knowledge of modern office practices, principles of modern record keeping, setup and maintaining filing systems and of legal phrases and terminology. Requires skill in operating a personal computer, word processing software and in oral communications.

TASKS

The Oral Surgery Surgical Technician position is comprised of three main descriptions; Surgical Assistant, Anesthesia Assistant, & Sterilization Assistant. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Surgical Assistant:
  • During surgery: Assist the doctor (suctioning, cutting sutures, irrigating, etc.), aid in observing and maintaining patient vitals, and keep a clean and organized surgical field.
  • Between surgeries: Break down prior surgery set up and prepare for the next surgery, educate patient and/or patient ride on post-operative instructions and discharge patients, help with tasks in other surgeries, and assist with sterilization of instruments.
  • After surgeries: Break down, clean, and stock operatories.
• Anesthesia Assistant: Assist the doctor in monitoring patient vital signs, maintaining the patient's airway and logging medications given.
• Sterilization Assistant: Cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments while helping with tasks in surgeries, discharging patients, and prepping rooms for the next surgery.

PM Duties:

• Taking x-rays, charting appointment findings, reviewing medical history, taking basic vital signs, coordinating patient treatment plans with front office and treatment coordination teams
• Completion of huddles, stocking, cleaning, post-op calls, closing duties, etc.

About Us Oral Surgery Management

By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices.

Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.

P assion for Patient Care

O utstanding Results

W inning Attitude

E mbracing Continuous Improvement

R espect for Self and Others

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.