Surgical Technician (SEIU)-Templeton-CA-18913-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Technician (SEIU)

Job Summary

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. This position is represented by SEIU.

Education & Experience
• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Preferred)
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
• Six months of OR experience or completed Scrub Tech course (Required)

Licenses & Certifications
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Surgery Technician certification (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care.
• Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary.