Surgical Tech, Per Diem - Operating Room - Jules Stein Eye Institute

Performs hand and arm scrub according to Department Policy and
Procedure. Dons sterile gown and gloves. Sets up instrumentation and equipment
as dictated by Department guidelines. Performs counts with the
circulating nurse before, during and after the procedure as required.
Assists surgeons gown, glove, and after skin preparation is completed, assist
with the draping. Safely passes instruments, sponges, and sutures during
the procedure. Maintains the sterile field and ensures that all members
of the team adhere to specific technique. Verifies and prepares medications and
solutions to be administered within the sterile field, and maintains an
accurate accounting of amounts used. Handles all specimens in an
appropriate fashion: specimen name, body location, and proper
disposition. Provides safe patient care and maintains patient
dignity. Assists in application of dressings and casts. Handles all
instrumentation in a careful manner. Upon completion of the procedure,
prepares instruments and equipment for cleaning. Assists with operating
room clean up following the Universal Precautions. Proficient in
scrubbing in one or more specialty service.

Salary Range: $45.17 hourly

1. Working knowledge of use, function, and operation of operating room
   equipment, instrumentation, and furniture.
2. Working knowledge of operating room sanitation.
3. Working knowledge of aseptic technique.
4. Working knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, and terminology.
5. Ability to communicate with other staff to obtain and provide
   information.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
   with peers and other co-workers.
7. Ability to accept shift changes to meet the department's needs.
8. Skill in setting priorities, recognizing emergency situations and
   taking appropriate action based on past experiences or according to
   instruction from the nurse in charge.
9. Skill in performing independently and following through on
   assignment with minimal direction and supervision.
10. Ability in performing repetitive work according to set procedures,
    sequence, and pace.
11. Ability to respond to emergency calls, in case of a disaster, and to
    follow instructions.
12. Ability to lift heavy objects, push or pull heavy carts, handle
    surgical equipment carefully and safely, and stand for long periods of time.
13. Ability to learn new procedures and improve existing skills by
    participating in various types of training courses.
14. BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required.
15. High School Diploma/ GED - required.
16. Eye surgical procedure experience - required.
17. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - preferred.