Senior Surgical Technician - Surgery at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Variable shifts.
Providence St. Mary Medical Center has been a part of the community of Apply Valley, California since 1956 and is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 6 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. Be part of our team dedicated to providing exceptional medical care across a range of specialties for our community.
Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for surgical case preparation including allocation of appropriate surgical supplies and instrumentation and intraoperative organization of the sterile field. Facilitates the surgeons' needs by passing the appropriate sutures and instrumentation. Assists with the terminal cleaning of the surgical suite/instrumentation after the procedure has ended. In addition, this position encompasses advanced skills through advanced training and knowledge to actively participate in optimal patient care and improved perioperative performance.
The Surgical Technician role is a non-licensed health care employee who performs the surgical scrub role and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and operating physician. These duties may include, but not limited to: reviewing preference card and accurately picking supplies and instruments for a procedure; performing a surgical scrub and preparing the back table with the appropriate sterile instrumentation and supplies timely and efficiently; providing support intra-operatively by anticipating the surgeon's needs and passing him/her the appropriate instrumentation and supplies when needed during the case; completing the cycle by preparing instruments and equipment appropriately that align with regulatory and department standards and then taking instruments and equipment to the decontamination area at the end of the procedure and putting away left over supplies and equipment.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
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