Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA

Job Shift: Days, 7:00am to 7:30pm, weekends and Holidays required.

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 12 

The Surgical Technician assists with patient care in a Surgery environment.

• Knowledge of basic surgical practices and techniques including asepsis. Able to perform procedures in a sterile manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing.  Passes instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeon and assistants as needed, and places all tubing and cords so they are secure, and convenient for the surgeon.
• Ability to assemble all equipment used during procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the cleaning and sterilizing procedures of all surgical instruments.  Able to perform cleaning and sterilizing procedures on all instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and work effectively with other members of the surgical team.

Position Specifications

Physical demands:

• Assists with lifting and moving patients
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25lbs)
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies and equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Working Conditions:

• Contact with patient under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
• May be exposed to\occasionally exposed to patient elements
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• Post High School Vocational /Specialized training
• 1 year experience as a Scrub Tech preferred
• CST Preferred

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