Certified Surgical Technologist
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Labor & Delivery

Reporting to the Charge Nurse/Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Operating Room Technician performs duties under the direction of the WCC OR Supervisor/Registered Nurse (RN).  Responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the scope of practice.  The WCC OR Technician is an individual who has received basic education and training to qualify him/her to function in delineated areas of patient care in the Operating Room as an assistant to the RN/MD (surgeon).  Consults with Clinical Manager and Department Director as necessary. 

Minimum Education: High School diploma preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills: Completion of formal OR Technician training program, or participation in; Hospital-based OR Technician training program or military OR tech training, minimum one-year experience in an acute care setting, one-year experience in OR/OB, ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).

License/Certificates/Credentials: 

• Current BLS certification
• Required for Certified Operating Technician only: Certification from an approved Operating Room
• Technician certifying body. (Certified Operating Room Technician)  

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing/walking. 
• Lift/position up to 50 lbs. 
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. 
• Moderate reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly.
   

Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform duties.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours
• Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, and biohazards.

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