What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech III position at CommonSpirit Health?
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.
- Demonstrates advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
- Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.
- Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to policy and procedures and practices within the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
- Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.
- Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.
- Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Timeliness, Accuracy.
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist and A minimum of two (2) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist in all surgical specialties., upon hire
- Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
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