Surgical Tech

apartment Kaweah Health location_onVisalia, CA, US

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Part-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

7400 Labor Delivery

Displays understanding and function of all instrumentation used in the surgical and procedural areas. Applies the principles of asepsis knowledge and technique to provide optimum patient care 100% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: BLS

Preferred: National certification as Certified Scrub Technologist

Education
Required: Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Preferred: High school graduate or equivalent

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Displays understanding and skill in use of all instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures 100% of the time.

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimum patient care 100% of the time.

Demonstrates awareness of responsibility to provide optimum patient safety during surgical intervention 100% of the time.

Displays a commitment to professional growth and teamwork within the department.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

LABOR & DELIVERY/OB OR:

Fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications and secured supplies during distribution and replenishment activities. Reports any concerns immediately to manager. May have access to the following for the purpose of replenishment, stock rotation and expiration checks: Unit specific, commercially prepared kits (medication and non-medication containing); Epidural trays; Syringes/needles; Plain IV/Irrigation Solutions. May be required to Stock Fluid Warmers in OB OR and on 2 East with IV Fluids and irrigation fluids and check temperatures according to policy. Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies that they stock.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$28.44 -$42.66

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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