What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Tech I: Hoag Orthopedic Institute - Operating Room position at Hoag Health System?
Job Info
Job Identification: 128320
Job Category: Surgical Services
Job Shift: Day
Pay Range: $30.92 - $47.78/hourly
Remote or Onsite: Onsite
Job Schedule: Full Time
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Participates as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Assists with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy.
Decontaminates, cleans, and cares for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instrument and equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety). May require on call duty. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $31 - $48