Surgical Tech I

Company: Common Spirit
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
St. John's Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Surgical Technologist I is to function as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure.
This position is represented by SEIU, Local UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

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• Recent hospital experience (0-2 years)
  
• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in the capacity of a surgical technologist
  
• OR must have all of the following:
  
• received practical education at St. John's surgical department within the last six (6) months
  
• performance during practical education will be rated above average
  
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  completion of Surgical Technologist training
  
  
• Current AHA CPR Certification (CT CPRBLS)
  
• On the job training with related healthcare experience
  
• OR completion of Surgical Technologist Program and/or licensed Practical Nurse Program
  
  Preferred Requirements:
  
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  • AND/OR previous practice experience
    
  • Certified Surgery Tech (CT ORT)
    
  • Certified Surgey Technology certification withn three (3) months of hire
    
    Special Skills:
    
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    • Demonstrates basic skills appropriate to the roles of the Surgical Technologist.
      
    • Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
      
    • Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others.
      
    • Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
      
    • Demonstrates ability to work in a stressful environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused.
      
    • Demonstrates ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based programs, unit based task forces and committees.
      
    • Seeks opportunities for improving job knowledge and skills.
      
    • Demonstrates ability to assume on call status as determined by department manager and according to department needs.
      
    • Verbal and written communication skills required, computer skills
      
    • Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
      

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