Job: Surg Technol II

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Jobing Description

Location: US-CA-Susanville
Posted Date: 1/17/2012
Shift: Day
Category: CNA's/ MA's/Techs/Phleb/CLA's - Positions
Department: Surgical Services
Facility:
Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: Mon - Fri 0700 - 1530 with rotating weekend and holiday call required.
Hours Per Week: 40

Internal Code A: ..
New Grad: No
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Overview:
About Banner Lassen Medical Center
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*Susanville, Calif. offers comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art facility. Open since 2004, our history stretches back to 1883, when the Lassen County Hospital was founded.
*With 25 beds and more than 200 employees, we provide our community with a safe, efficient, and caring hospital, with a wide range of programs and services to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses.
*Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, California is situated at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located in the northeast corner of California near the Nevada and Oregon borders.
*Elevation of 4,225 feet above sea level. Here, fishing, camping, golfing, hiking and skiing are all popular pastimes.

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Responsibilities:
& nbsp; Salary Range for this position is: $15.64 - 20.31 - $24.98 per hour& nbsp; DOQ


POSITION SUMMARY
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of 2 surgical specialties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.

2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties.

3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.

4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.

5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.

6. Participants in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

Job Summary:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires knowledge normally associated with completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent and current basic life support certification. Also required is current certification as a surgical technologist.

Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency

This position requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 or more years of operating room experience and must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of 2 surgical specialties. The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.