Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois and Georgia.
Job Description:
***Shift- position can either be 4 10s or 3 12s-- variable days between M-F***
Surgical Technicians are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technicians work under the supervision of a surgeon and circulating RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technicians are individuals with specialized education who function as members of the surgical team in the role of scrub person.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• The scrub Surgical Technician handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

• Knowledge of identification of surgical instruments, their care, storage, and sterilization.

• Appropriately sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.

• Checks equipment for safety and suctioning and opens sterile supplies.

• Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.

• Assists the surgical team with the donning of surgical gowns, self-gowns, setup of sterile field, assists with draping the patients and accounts for all surgical items used on the sterile field.

• Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure safe, quality patient care before, during, and post operatively and maintains a constant state of vigilance of the sterile field.

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.

• Assists in the preparation of the operative site and assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient on the operating table.

• Safely breaks down the contaminated set up after completion of the case in a manner that prevents the spread of contamination.

• Performs appropriate counts with circulating RN prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of two years experience of Perioperative Surgical Technician within the past 5 years
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician Training program
Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Special Skills: Possesses a thorough working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, instruments, suture material, power, specialty equipment, medication and supply terminology
Pay Range
$24.09 - $39.71
Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility. These factors are considered without regard to an individual's status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.
City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
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