Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Position Accountabilities

1. Performs in-room surgical scrub duties; patient positioning and draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle, and instrument courts; and assists with cast/dressing applications.
2. Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment, including flash sterilization.
3. Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient. Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner.  Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.  Cares for equipment to prolong useful life.  Prioritizes and uses time efficiently.
4. Controls medication on the sterile field by visually and verbally confirming the drug, strength, and expiration date with the RN at the time of adding to the sterile field.  Meets medication on the sterile field policy.
5. Prepares medications for physician’s use to irrigate, inject, flush and instill. Performs task under the direct supervision of the physician.
6. Works efficiently with physicians and RN’s in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR/OB, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
7. Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care for the neonate through adult population, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, observing/reporting behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
9. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper function of equipment.
10. Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing patient assignments, varying staffing levels 
    and patient care environments and completes work on time.
11. Responsible for assisting the surgeon and anesthesiologist in the perioperative period in the scrub role.
12. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient.  May perform these actions independently, if directed by the surgeon.
13. Additional responsibilities are outlined on the Skills Checklist, which is to be revised on an on-going basis and reviewed annually at the time of the performance appraisal.
14. Fulfills on-call requirements of department. Weekends as needed.
15. All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Rotate

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services/OR Coordinator/Shift Manager/Designee, the Certified Operation Room Technician / Surgical Tech OR is responsible for assisting the surgeon/obstetrician and Registered Nurse during surgical and obstetrical procedures by performing surgical scrub duties.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School graduate preferred

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Completion of formal OR Technician training program or, 
• Military OR Technician training. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Minimum one-year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred. 
• Minimum one-year recent experience in OR/OB preferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials:

• Current BLS Card
• Required for Certified Operating Technician only:
• Certification from an approved Operating Room Technician certifying body. (Certified Operating Room Technician) 

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
• Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity
• Adequate vocal pitch and volume
• Ability to move quickly

Vision Requirements: Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, ability to adjust vision to bring into focus, ability to distinguish and identify different colors

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Emergency and crisis situations
• Subject to irregular hours
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

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