Surgical Tech Certified (FT) - North Coast Surgery Center

Company: Surgery Care Affiliates
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits--- + Positive work culture + Career growth opportunities + Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment + Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays + Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits + Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance + Excellent 401(k) Plan Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Surgical Technologist Certified. + Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. + Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by + Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources. + Demonstrating safe operating of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. + Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items. + Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient's advocate. + Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures. + Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. + Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. + Performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection. + A ssembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure. + P reparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure. + P roviding instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. + Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy. + Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. + Maintain ing a fire safe environment . + Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. + Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy. + Maintain radiation safety at all times in accordance with facility policies and procedures. + Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas. + Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes. + Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. + Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. + Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders. + Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. + Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care. + Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. + Participate in the performance appraisal process. + Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. + Maintain required competencies. + Pursue professional growth. + Act as a patient advocate and main privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. + Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care. + Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. + Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. + Perform all other duties as assigned . Qualifications+ High School Gra duate or equivalent . + Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Techn ologist Program . + Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. + Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred . + Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: + Physically demanding, high-stress environment + Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions + Pushing and pulling heavy objects + Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment + Manual and finger dexterity + Hand eye coordination + Standing and walking for extensive periods of time + Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs + Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range + Working irregular hours

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