Senior Certified Surgical Tech

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day, you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient\'s healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Responsibilities Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental control standards, and Patient\'s Bill of Rights. Identifies and prepares appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment based on identified surgical procedures and respects time out and sponge accounting standards. Demonstrates responsibility in following the doctor\'s preference card (DCP) and utilizing materials and supplies accordingly, with minimal waste. Uses surgical conscience to deliver care respecting universal precautions. Works with the surgical team during operating procedures within the scope of practice and adheres to principles of aseptic technique and monitors others. Ensures all instruments, equipment, and supplies are accounted for after each case; removes equipment requiring repair from service and tags and submits to the front desk for bio-med and/or to SPD supervisor. This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range $39.32 - $49.14 /hour Where You\'ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health