Surgical Technician

  • Sun Valley
  • Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Assists in Surgery as a scrub assistant and operations surgical equipment
  • Determines appropriate equipment and supplies needed in surgery according to nursing protocol
  • Prepares, maintains, cleans and checks equipment for proper and safe functioning prior to use
  • Assists in transporting, positioning, prepping and draping patients for surgery
  • Cleans, sorts and sterilizes instruments and prepares instrument packs
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
  • Completion of a Surgical Technician program with eligibility to sit for Board Certification Exam
  • Must have Board Certification within nine (9) months of hire
  • Current BLS
  • Two (2) years Surgical Technician experience in an acute care or surgery center environment
  • Experience in multiple specialties including Orthopedics, GYN, General Surgery, Plastics and GI Lab
  • Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills