Surgical Technician II - Part Time Days - West LA Med Ctr - OR

%3Cdiv%3E %3Cb%3EJob Summary:%3C/b%3E%3C/div%3E %0AUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.%0A%3Cdiv%3E%3C/br%3E%3Cb%3EEssential Responsibilities:%3C/b%3E%3C/div%3E %0A%3Cul style=%27margin-top: 0;margin-left: 1px;margin-bottom: 0;%27%3E%0A %3Cli%3EThe Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELeadership:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EUpholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EDemonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EIdentifies and supports new ideas.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EUtilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EParticipates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPrioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EComplies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ENursing Process:%3C/strong%3E %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ECorrectly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPerforms patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ECollects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EDischarge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EClinical Outcomes:%3C/strong%3E %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EApplies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EObserves patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EDemonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETransports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EParticipates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ESets up and organizes room.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPerforms scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssists physician within scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ECleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EOperates sterilization equipment.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EOperates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ECleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EUtilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ECustomer Service:%3C/strong%3E %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPractices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAnticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPromptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EMaintains and protects patient confidentiality.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ETeam Commitment:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EViewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EConfronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETakes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAssists others unfamiliar to the department.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAttends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EParticipates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EKeeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EAdheres to Regional Attendance Policy.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EReports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EMinimizes personal phone call time.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ESupports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EFiscal Responsibility:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EOrganizes work to minimize the use of overtime.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EIdentifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EUtilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3Ebr divbBasic Qualifications:/b/div divuExperience/u/div ul liTwo (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures./li /ul divuEducation/u/div ul liGraduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program./li /ul divuLicense, Certification, Registration/u/div ul liSurgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing/li /ul ul liBasic Life Support/li /ul divbAdditional Requirements:/b/div ul liExperience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed./li liMaintains required certifications as applicable./li liCommunicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient./li liHas full command of the English language (written and verbal)./li /ul divbPreferred Qualifications:/b/div ul liN/A./li /ul pstrongNotes:/strong/p ul liCall required/li liIf ten (10) hour option chosen, shift will be 6:45 am-5:15 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 6:45am-3:15pm/li /ul