What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGERY TECH II - OPERATING ROOM position at Hoag Health System?
SURGERY TECH II - OPERATING ROOM
Department: Nursing Support Status: Full Time Shift: 2nd Remote or Onsite: Onsite Location:Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617
Salary Range: $30.7500 - $47.2800 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
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.
Education and Experience
- Successful completion an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab)
- Solid computer technical skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and additional Organizational systems (Affinity, SMS, and PACS)
- A minimum of 1-year recent OR experience preferred
- Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred
Certifications Required
- BLS
Certifications Preferred
- Certification as Surgical Technologist
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Infection Control, Surgery, Surgical Tech, Physiology, Healthcare
Salary : $31 - $47
