Surgical Tech Labor & Delivery Part Time Nights
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago
DistributionPart-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs surgical scrub duties in all specialties: Patient positioning, draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle and instrument counts, and assists with cast/dressing applications.
- Maintains disposable supplies and orders supplies as needed.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization.
- Affirms sterilization logs.
- Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient.
- Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner.
- Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
- Care for equipment to prolong useful life.
- Prioritizes and uses time efficiently.
- Delegates tasks effectively to ensure maximum productivity and functioning of the department.
- Creates and maintains sterile field.
- Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families.
- Uses patient restraints appropriately.
- Works efficiently with physicians and RN's in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
- Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title.
- Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum Education Required: Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program.
- Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree - preferred.
- Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Required: One year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- Licenses, Certifications, Registrations or Designations Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred).
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire)
- Affordance Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)