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apartment ERP International location_onSan Diego, CA 92134, US

Overview

ERP International is seeking temporary Surgical Technologists in support of the Main Operating Room at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International has been named a Washington Post 2025 Top Workplace! We are thrilled to be included on the list for a sixth year in a row!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Services shall be provided Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. All shifts include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute meal break, respectively.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Tasks: Duties may include but are not limited to:

Core Duties:• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.• Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies.• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.

Additional Duties:

• Perform a full range of surgical/operating room technician services to include performance as a scrub technician; pass instruments to surgeon and/or surgical assistants; assist circulating nurse to prepare patients for surgery and assists in preparation of patient’s operative site; assist the anesthesiologist; adjust lights and other equipment as directed; verify proper identification of patients and scheduled surgical procedure; review to ensure appropriate consent forms are complete; assist in positioning patient in prescribed position for surgery; and assist as directed in moving patient to and from the surgery site.

• Count (with the circulating nurse) sponges, needles and instruments used during surgery and assist in clean-up of operating room using standard MTF policies.

• Prepare operative specimens as directed, label and deliver them to the laboratory and move equipment to and from operating rooms as necessary for scheduled procedures.

• Provide pick-up and delivery service for such items as blood gasses, supplies, specimens, and materials to support Operating Room needs.

• Conduct inventory; determine need; orders, obtains, receives, and stores surgical supplies; and inspect and monitor stocking of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) crash cart.

• Respond to CPR situations, acute respiratory problems and other emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate

• Education:Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.

• Certification: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.

• Experience:the HCW will possess a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience as a Surgical Technologist within the preceding 2 years, including experience assisting Main Operating Room surgeons (to include but not limited to OB/GYN, Orthopedic, Pediatric, and Urology).

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

* Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Pay Scale: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location

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