The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is looking for a Surgical Technician to join the MSC Operating Room Department. Surgical Technicians assist Registered Nurses and other patient care team members in planning for the patient's surgical intervention; perform the scrub role and other perioperative related duties as required. Please note, that based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.

Possession of a valid certification in Basic Life Support/Cardio-Respiratory Resuscitation (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association is required .

Copies of your AHA BLS/CPR card must be uploaded to your application as an attachment at the time of submitting to be considered.

If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to xsanchez@rivco.org .
* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change upon department needs and will be discussed during the interview.)
5/40: Monday - Friday 6: 50-15: 20

Meet the Team!
https: //www.ruhealth.org/medical-center• 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.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.

Other Requirements:

License or Certificate: Certification as a Surgical Technician is desired, but not required. Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants . Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

General Information

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Xochitl Sanchez via email at xsanchez@rivco.org .