What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist, Hanford KOC, Full Time, 8-Hour Variable Shift, $7,500 Sign On Bonus position at Adventist Health?
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Experience in gastroenterology (GI) Lab or Operating Room (OR): Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
- Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting. Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
- Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
- Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
- Collects data for performance improvement.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
