What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Surgical Technician (SURGICAL TCHN SR) - 48X position at UC Davis Center for Precision Medicine and Data Sciences?
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UCDH CPR
- Graduate of an Associate Degree or Vocational Training Program in Surgical Technology.
- All educational programs are expected to meet the minimal curriculum requirements defined in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology®. Only accredited programs will be considered to meet the criteria, or equivalent military training in Surgical Technology.
- One (1) year work experience in an Operating Room participating as a Scrub Technologist across a wide variety of complex surgeries
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and surgical terminology.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in assigned surgical specialty area and shift.
- Knowledge and understanding of AST standards and recommended practices (Association of Surgical Technologists).
- Knowledge and understanding of CORT guidelines (Certified Operating Room Technician)
- Knowledge and understanding of AORN standards and recommended practices (Association of Operating Room Nurses).
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of and practices of asepsis/sterile techniques, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment usage and processing in assigned specialty.
- Knowledge and understanding of common major surgical procedures for major surgical services.
- Knowledge of emergent and routinely used equipment.
- Knowledge of handling delicate equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge and understanding of AAMI recommended practices (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation).
- Knowledge and understanding of department and hospital policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of conducting Quality Assurance monitors pertinent to assigned area and practice.
- Knowledge of handling infectious waste and hazardous substances (chemicals used for cleaning, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization).
- Ability to prioritize assigned duties.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal communication and relationships with coworkers.
- Ability to cope during stressful situations and working in a highly paced environment including dealing with surgical emergencies.
- Ability to set priorities, organize work independently and for others.