Surgical Technologist Near Cathedral City, CA
Education
Required: High school diploma, GED, or higher; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology training program
Licensure/Certification
Required: BLS (American Heart Association)
Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Experience
Preferred: Surgical Technologist experience in an acute multi-specialty environment
Summary
Performs the duties of a scrub person; prepares supplies for each case, sets up and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon, and readies used instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization.
Responsibilities
- Maintains aseptic technique per Surgical Services policies and procedures
- Anticipates surgeon's needs by reviewing preference cards and procuring supplies ahead of case start
- Maintains an orderly instrument table and surgical field
- Verifies and labels medications and irrigations on the back table with the nurse
- Maintains and documents accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse
- Accurately identifies surgical specimens and transfers them to the nurse
- Prepares instruments for cleaning and re-sterilization
- Assists with supply restocking and room turnover
- Contributes to efficient surgical line-up to support on-time starts
- Uses judgment in opening/using supplies to support cost-effectiveness
- Stays current on intraoperative techniques and equipment via ongoing education
- Participates in department projects
- Works within scope of practice; may be required to work at alternate sites
