Surgical Technologist *Per-Diem, Variable Shift* at Adventist Health

Simi Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

42.4

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Procedures, Instrument Handling, Sterile Field Maintenance, Patient Care, Supply Management, Equipment Setup, Surgical Counts, Dressing Preparation, Sterilization, Operating Room Turnover, Invasive Procedures, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, BLS Certification, CST Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary: Facilitates physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required * Relevant acute care experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Certified Surgical Technologist (CST): Required Department Specific License/Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: * Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room. Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure. Anticipates surgeon's needs of additional supplies. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Prepares sterile dressings. Secures dressings after incision closure. * Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. Helps drape sterile field. * Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. * 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist facilitates physician performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures by handling necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment while constantly monitoring the sterile field for quality patient care. Essential functions include verifying procedures, passing instruments to the surgeon, anticipating needs, performing counts, preparing dressings, and cleaning/sterilizing instruments and rooms.