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• Job Name: Surgical Technologist
• Job Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
• Shift : Days, 6:45am-3pm
• Duration of Contract: 13 weeks + Extendable
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hrs
• Schedule Notes: Call required. 10-hour shift may be an option.

SKILLS:

• Endovascular/Open heart experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly vigil for the maintenance of the sterile field.
• Maintain a high level of surgical conscience in professional behavior demonstrating understanding and application of principles of surgical technology and legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities to patients and team members.
• Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table;
• Identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and assists in the transport of patient to procedural suite when requested;
• Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury;
• Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical/invasive procedure;

Please refer the Job description for details