Surgical Technologist
Moreno Valley, CA
APN Healthcare Services Inc
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

• Able to perform surgical duties and understand the responsibilities of the role and duties
  • Understand an d follow the hospital policies and procedures
  • Able to complete and maintain reports and clinical records
  • Able to review and discuss pertinent data relevant to assigned cases with RN and other team members in order to asses the needs of the patient and the surgical team
  • Able to collect data for assessment including but not limited to checking schedule for time and types of operations, verifying patients identity, discussing patient physical and psychological condition
  • Assist in planning the patients care during the surgical intervention including but not limited to checking the time and location of assigned case, following standard procedures for intra-operative patient care, assembling necessary supplies, instruments and equipment, conducting equipment check and labeling and reporting malfunction equipment, identifying immediate and long-term implications of nursing activities, ensuring patient care reflects patients rights, privacy and dignity
  • Assist in implementation of providing direct care to patient including but not limited to provide emotional support, information, supplies, instruments and equipment.
  • Evaluate room furniture and necessary items are collected and arranged, sterile supplies, understand the principles and techniques of disinfection, sterilization and environmental control
  • Understand the proper aseptic techniques used
  • Set-up back table and May stand
  • Identified, labeled and dispensed Medications and solutions
  • Assist with surgical team members with growing and gloving using aseptic technique including but not limited to draping patient for surgical procedures, safety and anticipate the need
  • Understand and able to maintain and care for supplies, instruments and equipment during and after procedure

experience with Trauma and Neurosurgery equipment 

Education:

CERT or Diploma or Associates Degree