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Kaiser Permanente · 3 weeks ago

Senior Surgical Technician - On Call, Day Shift - Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services. They are seeking a Senior Surgical Technician who will assist the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, while also providing support and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head

Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis

Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required

Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following surgery

Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care

Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover

Washes and sterilizes equipment

Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies

Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure

Performs other related duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline

Qualification

Surgical Technician certificationOperating Room experienceMinimally invasive surgeryBasic Life SupportBasic computer skillsTraining abilityCommunication skills

Required

Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support

Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate

Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties

Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Basic computer skills

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement