Find & Apply For Surgical Technician / Technologist Jobs in Fairfield, California

Duration:

3

Months Pay Rate:

$40/hr.

Shift:

1st

Must Have:

CPR Certification.

Position Summary:

The obstetrical technician (OBT) is responsible and accountable for scrubbing for all OB surgeries in Labor & Delivery. He/she utilizes sterile technique to surgically assist physicians with such procedures as c/sections and tubal ligations. He/she functions effectively during obstetrical emergencies. The OBT is also responsible for preparing the surgical and delivery rooms and for assisting with patient care duties as assigned. In the absence of the unit clerk the OBT also performs unit clerk functions to include general clerical and reception duties.

Skills:

Prepares Operating and Delivery rooms, scrubs for obstetrical surgeries utilizing appropriate technique while maintaining demonstration of current working knowledge and safe use of equipment and instrumentation. Knowledge of a surgical procedure is demonstrated by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgeon and other team members. Demonstrates correct scrubbing, gowning, and gloving technique for self and other members of the team. Displays knowledge and appropriate safe use of surgical instruments. Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments throughout the procedure. Provides surgeon with the correct instrument at the appropriate time during the case. Prepares and is knowledgeable about the specific uses of all needed surgical equipment and supplies. Demonstrates ability to set up sterile table with items needed for the case in a timely manner. Prepares for and participates in surgical counts with a RN in accordance to policy. Actively participates in the Universal protocol. Assist other members of the team with turnover of the surgical suite including cleaning, equipment, and supply readiness. Sets up, assists with the delivery process including clean up and restocking of room after deliveries and surgeries. Ensures newborn stabilets are stocked and working properly each shift. Prepares lab and pathology specimens as appropriate. Obtain cord gases as requested. Greets, escorts and orients patient to room; identifies latex allergy on arrival, obtains weight, first vital signs and consents as appropriate. Ensuring RN is notified of immediate needs or requests of the patient or family. Performs treatments within scope of obstetrical technician practice with RN oversight (i.e. Maternal Vital Signs, Newborn measurements, baths, pictures and hearing screens, assists physicians with circumcisions, etc.) and documents direct patient care with RN oversight. Assists with the banding and identification process of newborns in conjunction with RN.

Education:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure:

Surgical Technician Certification or documented competency with 6 months experience required. Current AHA or equivalent CPR Certification required.

Experience:

Previous experience as an operating room/obstetrical technician required. Prior unit clerk/secretarial experience with medical terminology preferred. Prior experience with the delivery process and newborns preferred.

Skills:

Must have knowledge of the basic concepts necessary for the performance of the duties expected of the operating room technician. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, be able to transcribe orders and perform computer order entry.

Hours of work:

Variable. Required Scrubbing For Obstetrical Surgeries sterile Technique surgical Assistance knowledge Of Surgical Procedures safe Use Of Surgical Instruments. AL_TSC About our

Company:

- 22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years. Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures - from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs. TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states - California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients' expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today's healthcare staffing industry. Recognized among "Best Company to Work For" by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 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.

Pay:

$40.00 per hour

Experience:

Surgical technician: 1 year (Required) Operating room: 1 year (Required) obstetrical technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fairfield, CA 94533 (Required)

Work Location:

In person