SWHC/RMCB Surgical Technician - Per Diem

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: RIVERSIDE, CA 92506Salary Range: $26.00 - $37.00 HourlySWHC Surgery Center Workforce Solutions LLC

Surgical Technician - Per Diem

Responsibilities:
Surgical Technician duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

•  Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention.
•  Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR.
•  Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures.
•  Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment.
•  Help monitor patients during surgery.
•  Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
•  Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure.
•  Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure.
•  Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
•  Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
•  Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
•  Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
•  Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
•  Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens.
•  Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines.
•  Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
•  Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
•  Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery.
•  Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure.

Key Competencies

Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.
Proactive: Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.
Reactive: Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
Problem Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.
Steadiness: Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed.

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QualificationsQualifications:

2+ years’ experience preferred.
BLS certification.
Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.