Job Description

Job Shift: Days, 7:00am to 7:30pm, weekends and Holidays required.

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 12

The Surgical Technician assists with patient care in a Surgery environment.

• Knowledge of basic surgical practices and techniques including asepsis. Able to perform procedures in a sterile manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing. Passes instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeon and assistants as needed, and places all tubing and cords so they are secure, and convenient for the surgeon.
• Ability to assemble all equipment used during procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the cleaning and sterilizing procedures of all surgical instruments. Able to perform cleaning and sterilizing procedures on all instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and work effectively with other members of the surgical team.

Position Specifications

Physical demands:

• Assists with lifting and moving patients
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25lbs)
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking
• Occasionally lifts supplies and equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Working Conditions:

• Contact with patient under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
• May be exposed tooccasionally exposed to patient elements
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• Post High School Vocational /Specialized training
• 1 year experience as a Scrub Tech preferred
• CST Preferred

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Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status