Logo
PIH Health

OR Technician Surgery Full time 645am315pm

PIH Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


United Pacific Surgery Center, in Tarzana, California, is a Medicare Certified and Joint Commission Accredited multi-specialty surgery center consisting of 3 operating rooms and one procedure room performing Orthopedic, General, Breast, Gynecological, Podiatric, GI, ENT and Urology procedures. We are looking to add awesome and well-qualified additions to our team of dedicated, hard-working and results-driven individuals, to make this center the first choice for ambulatory surgery in the San Fernando Valley.

We are looking for process-oriented and driven candidates to maintain a superior Culture of Safety while living our mission of treating each and every patient as they are a member of our own families. Additionally, candidates will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies, and work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. Willingness to be involved in various committees and ancillary functions throughout the facility on an as-needed basis. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. A flexible schedule is mandatory with some later evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits.

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current California Nursing License

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

Ability to care for patients with changing medical priorities and respond accordingly

Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors

Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed

Excellent teaching skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and fellow employees (TEAMWORK)

Strong customer service skills

Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation, and be receptive to change

Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Required Experience

Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

Additional Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of surgical practices and medical terminology

Knowledge of sterile technique and precautions

Knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and their use

#J-18808-Ljbffr