Surgical Tech Per Diem Days

JOB SUMMARY

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position Summary:

Duties:

• Performs surgical scrub duties in all specialties: Patient positioning, draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle and instrument counts, and assists with cast/dressing applications. Assures instruments and equipment are ordered as per physician request. Maintain disposable supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization. Assists CN in assuring completion and staff compliance with sterilization logs.
• Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient. Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner. Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Cares for equipment to prolong useful life. Prioritizes and uses time efficiently. Delegates tasks effectively to insure maximum productivity and functioning of the department
• Creates and maintains sterile field.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately.
• Works efficiently with physicians and RN's in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
• Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title.
• Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to: identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise and understandable manner applicable for the populations checked below: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult ( ) Geriatric ( )
• Demonstrates good use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
• All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Preferred Education

• Associate’s Degree - preferred.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire).
• Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card (required within 30 days of hire).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Hours: 8hrs
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: Minimum of 8hrs/16hrs
FTE: 0.2