Surgical Tech

Astrana Health Tustin, CA 92780, US

$28 - $42 / hour

Surgical Tech

Department: 7420-Surgery & Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Reporting To: Glenda Luce

Compensation: $28.00 - $42.00 / hour

Description

The Surgical Tech is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with proper positioning of patient while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient.

About Us

Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds.

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

What You'll Do

Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).
Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.
Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Tech Program
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
AHA Basic Life Support
Understanding of basic medical terminology
High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Computer literacy and proficiency

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