Surgical Technician, Surgery, Days, Full Time

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary:

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases in the operating room under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Ensures quality of patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification: Required
• Surgery Technician certification: Highly recommended after completing required clinical hours

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.
• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique under the supervision of the organizational preceptor. Labels solutions according to established standards under the supervision of the organizational preceptor.
• 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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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