SCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500 physicians. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.

Facility Description:

La Veta Surgical is a Multi-Specialty Surgical Center with 5 OR's and 1 GI Suite. We also have a 2^nd site in Irvine, Ca where there are 2 OR’s and 1 GI Room.  A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment are a must. We are a state-of-the-art center and are looking for a Surgical Tech to join our team.

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse. The ST performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and according to the surgical technologist professional organization and certification board. 

• Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients.
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment.
• Knows and practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique.
• Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
• Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patients of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors.
• Demonstrates ability to understand use, function, interpretation, documentation, and record-keeping of chemical and biological indicators related to instrument and equipment high-level disinfection and sterilization processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
• Updates knowledge in surgical techniques and related nursing care.
• Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares room supplies and equipment.
• Experience in Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Urology & Pain Management.

• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Operating Room Technician Program.
• Prior Experience as an ORT preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.

EEO Statement

We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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