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SURGERY TECH I - HOI-OPERATING ROOM
Irvine, CA

The Surgery Tech participates as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Assists with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment according to the manufacturers' instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy.  Decontaminates, cleans and care for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instrument and equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety). May require on call duty. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Surgery Technician II acts as a preceptor to other staff and students. May assist in development of educational programs. Serves as a resource for staff in specialty area.

Education and Experience

Successful completion an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (only GI Lab does not require this)

Minimum of 2 years O.R experience. Demonstrates and maintains competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/ service lines

Solid computer technical skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and additional Organizational systems (Affinity, SMS, and PACS)

Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred

 

Certifications

Required BLS

Certifications

Preferred Certification as Surgical Technologist






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