Overview
Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where you'll benefit from :
- A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home
- A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs
A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals.
Summary
The Surgical Technician assists with patient care in a Surgery environment.
Shift : 12HR Nights shift
Hours : 7p-7 : 30a
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Position Specifications
Physical Demands
Assists with lifting and moving patientsModerate physical effort (lift / carry up to 25lbs)Occasional prolonged standing / walkingOccasionally lifts supplies and equipmentOccasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouchingWorking Conditions
Contact with patient under wide variety of circumstancesMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesMay be exposed to patient elementsOccasional exposure to unpleasant patientsRegularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseasesMinimum Education / Certification / Experience
Post High School Vocational / Specialized training1 year experience as a Scrub Tech preferredCST PreferredTenet complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of basic surgical practices and techniques including asepsis. Able to perform procedures in a sterile manner.Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing. Passes instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeon and assistants as needed, and places all tubing and cords so they are secure, and convenient for the surgeon.Ability to assemble all equipment used during procedures.Knowledgeable of the cleaning and sterilizing procedures of all surgical instruments. Able to perform cleaning and sterilizing procedures on all instruments and equipment.Demonstrates ability to communicate and work effectively with other members of the surgical team.J-18808-Ljbffr