What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech position at Pacifica Hospital of the Valley?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Assists in Surgery as a scrub assistant and operations surgical equipment
- Determines appropriate equipment and supplies needed in surgery according to nursing protocol
- Prepares, maintains, cleans and checks equipment for proper and safe functioning prior to use
- Assists in transporting, positioning, prepping and draping patients for surgery
- Cleans, sorts and sterilizes instruments and prepares instrument packs
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of a Surgical Technician program with eligibility to sit for Board Certification Exam
- Must have Board Certification within nine (9) months of hire
- Current BLS
- Two (2) years Surgical Technician experience in an acute care or surgery center environment
- Experience in multiple specialties including Orthopedics, GYN, General Surgery, Plastics and GI Lab
- Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills