Surgical Tech
US-CA-NORTHRIDGE
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 458745
Type: Evening
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Overview: Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day, you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. * Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental control standards, and Patient's Bill of Rights. * Identifies and prepares appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment based on identified surgical procedures. * Maintains and monitors aseptic technique. * Assists the surgical team during operating procedures as appropriate. * Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs. * Provides comfort and support for operative patients. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients' care and privacy. This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement Qualifications: * High School Graduate or GED * Minimum (1) year of operating room experience in an acute care setting * Successful completion of an accredited/approved Surgical Technician program or equivalent combination of education/experience * Fire Safety, within 90 Days * AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
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