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04/19/2024
Surgery Tech III
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates as a member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients.Assists with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy. Decontaminates, cleans, and cares for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile techniques used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instruments and equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs of the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety). Demonstrates and maintains competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/ service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT). May require on call duty. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Technician III acts as a preceptor to other staff and students and takes a prominent role in orientation and cross-training of staff and students. Assists in development of educational programs. Serves as resource for staff in specialty area. Assist appropriate clinical resources in developing service lines & quality improvement tools.
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab).
- Minimum of two years Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably within an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.
- Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred
Certifications Required:
- BLS
Certifications Preferred:
- Certification as Surgical Technologist
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
If interested, please send your resume to Colin Lawless at colin.lawless@hoag.org.
