Surgical Technician - Neuroscience and Spine Institute *Sign-On Bonus $10,000*
Company: St. Joseph Health / Covenant Health
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
**We are looking for a Surgical Technician for the Neuroscience
and Spine Department at Mission Hospital Regional Medical
Center.**
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Work Schedule: Full time - 72 Biweekly hours
Shift: 12 hour, Days
**Job Summary:**
Under direct supervision, and supported by the assigned preceptor,
prepares for basic surgical procedures in less complex surgical
specialties for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Arranges
the sterile instrumentation according to AORN recommended practices
and hospital policy and procedures. Assists surgeons by passing
instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating the
surgeon's needs during course of surgery. Assists in cleaning and
stocking the operating room and stores equipment and supplies
according to equipment and supply directories. Must be able to
demonstrate proficiency in the required competencies within six
months to achieve promotion to Surgical Technician II, and be
prepared to take call.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Demonstrates the ability to follow the operating room attire
policy by donning appropriate scrub clothing, cap, mask, and safety
protective devices, i.e., goggles. Demonstrates the ability to
perform behavioral competencies (generic and unit specific) as
indicated on the Competency Inventory.
+ Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of surgical procedures to
prepare for daily procedures in advance, using reference materials
and the physician preference cards as needed. Demonstrates the
ability to perform behavioral competencies (generic and unit
specific) as indicated on the Competency Inventory.
+ Demonstrates the ability to adequately prepare for the surgical
procedure, including obtaining the physician preference card,
correctly pulling sterile supplies and instrumentation, checking
that all necessary equipment is present in the operating room,
fully functional and correctly positioned. Demonstrates the ability
to perform behavioral competencies (generic and unit specific) as
indicated on the Competency Inventory.
+ Demonstrates use of aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies
and instrumentation for the surgical procedure by checking for
packaging integrity, and proper opening and delivery of supplies to
the sterile field.
+ Demonstrates the ability to function in the scrub role through
the knowledge of the base theory and practice in the surgical
specialties including general surgery, gynecology, genitourinary,
ENT, orthopedics, plastic/reconstructive, thoracic, neurosurgery,
and pediatrics.
+ Demonstrates the ability to perform a proper surgical hand scrub,
gowning, and gloving of self and team according to the hospital
policy.
+ Counts sponges, needles, and instruments used during surgery with
R.N., according to policy and procedure prior to start of surgery
and before closing, and assists with sterile dressing of operative
site following procedure. Demonstrates the ability to perform
behavioral competencies (generic and unit specific) as indicated on
the Competency Inventory.
+ Receives surgical specimens, places in appropriate container,
using universal precautions, confirms with physician, and notifies
circulating nurse source of specimen. Demonstrates the ability to
perform behavioral competencies (generic and unit specific) as
indicated on the Competency Inventory.
+ Prepares instrumentation for transfer from O.R. suite to
instrument room per hospital policy and procedure, communicating
any need for repair to instrument room personnel. Transports
instrumentation and equipment in such a manner to ensure minimal
breakage or damage, and maintains the principles of universal
precautions. Demonstrates the ability to perform behavioral
competencies (generic and unit specific) as indicated on the
Competency Inventory.
+ Remains in O.R. suite at the end of case to help ensure safe
patient transfer. Assists anesthesiologist and nurse to post-op
unit as necessary, demonstrating the ability to meet the
age-related needs of the specific population served in regards to
safety precautions. Helps with room turnover to meet defined
turnover time goals. Demonstrates the ability to perform behavioral
competencies (generic and unit specific) as indicated on the
Competency Inventory.
**Skills** :
+ Ability to read and write in order to interpret schedule and
prepare for operative procedures, knowledge of basic anatomy,
physiology and medical terminology.
+ Ability to acquire necessary familiarity with surgeons'
preferences; be able to accurately identify large volumes of
surgical instruments and supplies, and gain knowledge of unit
policies and procedures.
+ Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with surgeons and
other patient care personnel, often during emergency
situations.
+ Analytical skills necessary in order to organize and prepare
operating room according to standard methods and procedures.
+ Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up
to eighty percent of work time when performing technical tasks and
anticipating surgeons' needs.
+ Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than eighty percent
of work time) and to occasionally lifts and position patients when
preparing patients for operative procedures. Manual dexterity
necessary to grasp and hold firmly retractors and delicate surgical
instruments.
+ Proficient in required competencies upon completion of
orientation, as listed on the unit specific competency Inventory,
which prepares the candidate to take call.
**Minimum Position Qualifications:**
**Education** :
+ Coursework/Training - Certificate of completion of formalized
surgical technologist training program.
+ Coursework/Training - Successful completion of an accredited
program in operating room procedures and sterile techniques usually
lasting a minimum of 1 year.
**Licenses/Certifications:** Healthcare Provider level BLS
Certification.
At Mission Hospital with locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna
Beach, CA our core values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice,
Excellence and Integrity translate into an environment where the
welfare of our patients always comes before the bottom line. As a
member of Providence Health System, we serve all of south Orange
County.
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is a Level II Trauma Center and is
the area's designated regional trauma center. We have Centers of
Excellence in heart, maternity, trauma, breast care, spine,
vascular, stroke and brain injury.
Mission Hospital Laguna Beach provides local coastal communities
with 24-hour emergency department services, medical/surgical
services, behavioral health programs including inpatient and
outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency services and an
outpatient eating disorder program.
Mission Surgery Center performs approximately 4,500 annual
surgeries and provides a safe and convenient outpatient setting. It
is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health
Care.
We've received two Beacon Awards for clinical excellence and in
2012 we received Magnet Designation which recognizes hospitals for
top patient care, quality nursing and innovations in nursing and
healthcare. We offer a collegial work environment with competitive
salaries and benefits.
Mission Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Mission Hospital complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Positions specified as "on call/per diem" refers to employment
consisting of shifts scheduled on as "as needed basis" to fill in
for staff vacancies.
Company: Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Category: Surgical Techs
Req ID: R346823
Keywords: St. Joseph Health / Covenant Health, Mission Viejo , Surgical Technician - Neuroscience and Spine Institute *Sign-On Bonus $10,000*, Professions , Mission Viejo, California
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