Surgical Technician - RUHS Operating Room Department

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to join our team with the Operating Room Department located in Moreno Valley.

Under general direction, assists Registered Nurses and other patient care team members in planning for the patient's surgical intervention; performs the scrub role and other perioperative related duties and does other related work as required.

Operating Room Technician positions are unique to the Operating Room of the RUHS Medical Center. This job class is characterized by the responsibility for performing the scrub role in a patient's intervention and for administering nursing care to designated patients under the care and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technician reports to a Registered Nurse during their scrub role and are under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse depending on their shift of assignment.

The most competitive candidates will be Certified Surgical Technologists (CST). Candidates who are not currently certified must be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Certification required: BLS

Work Schedule: 4/10 with on-call shifts; specific working days to be determined by the department
Hours: 11:00 am to 9:30pm

Meet the Team!Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County.

Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members.

No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org.

Requirements

• Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons, Registered Nurses and surgical assistants; Prepare sterile supplies, assist in cleanup of the operating room.

• Check placement and operation of equipment; Check and restock operating room.

• During surgical procedures incumbents may be responsible for special trays, grafting materials and recording patient data.

• Checks schedule for times and types of operations.

• Verifies patient's identity when applicable; Checks for the presence of bridgework, contact lenses, prosthesis, implants and personal items i.e. clothing, jewelry.

• Verifies any patient allergies, NPO status and whether or not patient has voided (when applicable);

• Assembles necessary supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical intervention; conducts equipment checks and labeling and reports malfunctioning to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager;

• Monitor and apply aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period; Closely monitors the operative field and reports any breaks immediately.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Surgical Technician Program (verification of completion must be submitted at the time of application and/or interview).

Knowledge of: Medical Terminology; Aseptic Techniques required in a surgical setting; Supplies instruments and equipment used in surgical interventions; Proper patient preparation procedures; Medical and patient safety needs.

Ability to: Understand principles of proper body alignment and assure their application during procedures; Assist the Registered Nurse and Medical Doctor in carrying out surgical intervention; Meet patients' physical and psychological needs; Properly assemble and care for instrument trays and other equipment; Establish and maintain effective working relationships and nursing and medical staff and others.

Job Competencies:
Work performance measures

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention policies, procedures.

• Skillfully communicates with patients, staff and the public regarding operating room policies and procedures.

• Effectively utilizes operating room equipment and monitoring techniques.

• Works efficiently and tactfully with stressful conditions.

• Effective bedside manners.

• Works effectively with multiple tasks and interruptions.

Other Requirements:

Certifications required:

• Certified as a Surgical Technician (CST) or must be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements:
The position may require prolonged standing and occasional lifting of trays or assisting patients up to 50lbs.

Additional Information

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For questions regarding this recruitment,
Please contact Lisette Jimenez at 951-955-5561 or lijimenez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.