Surgical Technician - Per Diem - L&D Birthing Center

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking multiple Per Diem Surgical Technicians to join their Labor & Delivery Birthing Center team in Moreno Valley.

Under general direction, the incumbent will assist Registered Nurses and other patient care team members in planning for the patient's surgical intervention, performing job duties such as assisting in OR cases for OB/GYN procedures, supply management inventory and ordering, supply stocking, assisting in vaginal deliveries as needed; the scrub role and other perioperative related duties and other related work as required.

This job class is characterized by the responsibility for performing the scrub role in a patient's intervention and for administering nursing care to designated patients under the care and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technician reports to a Registered Nurse during their scrub role and are under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse depending on their shift of assignment.
The Labor & Delivery unit has 13 beds and 2 operating rooms. Surgical technicians function in an OB technician role in helping during OR cases and vaginal delivery cases.
Work Schedule: 5/40 Monday through Friday 0700-1500 (schedule may flex).
The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. See Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations under APPLICATION INFORMATION for details.

Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons, Registered Nurses and surgical assistants; Prepare sterile supplies, assist in cleanup of the operating room.
•Check placement and operation of equipment; Check and restock operating room.
•During surgical procedures incumbents may be responsible for special trays, grafting materials and recording patient data.
•Checks schedule for times and types of operations.
•Verifies patient's identity when applicable; Checks for the presence of bridgework, contact lenses, prosthesis, implants and personal items i.e. clothing, jewelry.
•Verifies any patient allergies, NPO status and whether or not patient has voided (when applicable);
•Assembles necessary supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical intervention; conducts equipment checks and labeling and reports malfunctioning to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager;
•Monitor and apply aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period; Closely monitors the operative field and reports any breaks immediately.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Raven Padilla at or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Completion of a Surgical Technician Program (verification of completion must be submitted at the time of application and/or interview)
• Knowledge of: Medical Terminology
• Aseptic Techniques required in a surgical setting
• Supplies instruments and equipment used in surgical interventions
• Proper patient preparation procedures
• Medical and patient safety needs
• Ability to: Understand principles of proper body alignment and assure their application during procedures
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Medical Doctor in carrying out surgical intervention
• Meet patients' physical and psychological needs
• Properly assemble and care for instrument trays and other equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and nursing and medical staff and others
• Job Competencies: Work performance measures •Demonstrates knowledge of medical surgical procedures. •Demonstrates knowledge of intervention policies, procedures. •Skillfully communicates with patients, staff and the public regarding operating room policies and procedures. •Effectively utilizes operating room equipment and monitoring techniques. •Works efficiently and tactfully with stressful conditions. •Effective bedside manners. •Works effectively with multiple tasks and interruptions
• Other Requirements License or Certificate: Certification as a Surgical Technician is desired, but not required

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