Surgical Technician - Santa Clarita

Company: UCLA Health
Location: Santa Clarita
Posted on: October 10, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Responsibilities The Surgical Technician is responsible for full sterile/non-sterile sterile preparation of the procedure operating room before and after procedure surgery. Assists physician during procedures. Performs sterilization/reprocessing of instruments and equipment after each procedure. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications • Working knowledge of use, function, and operation of procedure room equipment, instrumentation, and furniture. • Working knowledge of procedure room sanitation. • Working knowledge of aseptic technique. • Working knowledge of procedures, anatomy, and terminology. • Ability to accept shift changes to meet the department's needs. • Skill in setting priorities, recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate action based on past experiences or according to instruction from the nurse in charge. • Ability in performing repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence, and pace. • Ability to respond to emergency calls, in case of a disaster, and to follow instructions. • Ability to lift heavy objects, push or pull heavy carts, handle surgical equipment carefully and safely, and stand for long periods of time. • Ability to learn new procedures and improve existing skills by participating in various types of training courses. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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