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SCA Health · 2 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist Lead - Glenwood Surgical Center

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$37/hr - $41.39/hr

1+ years exp

SCA Health is a leading provider of specialty care, committed to enhancing patient-centered practice solutions across a network of surgical centers and clinics. The Surgical Technologist Lead will provide direct surgical scrub support during various procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maintaining excellent relationships with the care team and patients.

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Responsibilities

Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility’s policies & procedures

Demonstrates respect for co-workers & develops positive working relationships with other departments

Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, hospital staff, vendors and the public - in person, on the telephone, or by email

Coordinates and performs activities routinely as appropriate with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and the Quality Committee(s)

Performs the role of surgical scrub by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure

Ensures all supplies, equipment and medications are assembled prior to the start of the procedure

Responsible for ensuring all new equipment requests are appropriately analyzed based on utilization and data from the provider

Understands the high standards and cost savings and containment of the ASC

Promotes safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees

Assists the team with safe and appropriate operating room turnover times

Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor

Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs handwashing according to policy

Strictly adheres to all infection control practices and diligently monitors aseptic technique of the entire surgical team. Takes immediate corrective action for breaks in technique

Qualification

Surgical Technician CertificationMultispecialty surgical experienceCurrent CPROR equipmentInterpersonal skills

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required

Current CPR

1-2 years ASC or hospital Experience REQUIRED

Knowledge of typical OR equipment required

Preferred

Multispecialty surgical experience strongly preferred. Center is heavy in orthopedics, ENT, pain management, and gastroenterology

Must be personable, friendly, and exhibit flexibility and positive interpersonal skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

And more

Company

SCA Health

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SCA Health is a national surgical and practice management company serving over two million patients each year at more than 370 clinical locations and 250 physician practice clinics.

Founded in 1982

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

10001+ employees