Surgical Support Specialist II

2 weeks ago


Laguna Beach, California, United States MemorialCare Health System Full time

Position Title: Surgical Support Specialist II

Location: Laguna Hills, CA - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Department: Surgical Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Evenings - 12 hour shifts

Compensation Range: $31.55/hr. - $45.74/hr.

Incentive: $3, Sign-On Bonus

At MemorialCare Health System, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to our communities while fostering an outstanding working environment for our staff. We stand for excellence in healthcare. Across our network of medical centers, we empower each of our skilled employees to reach their highest potential in professional development, collaboration, and accountability. Regardless of your role or expertise, we are dedicated to supporting your growth in an atmosphere of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Role Overview:

This role necessitates a comprehensive understanding and active engagement in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee exemplifies behaviors aligned with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion, and Synergy. The employee will support the strategic objectives of Saddleback Medical Center and engage in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. The Surgical Support Specialist II is tasked with providing surgical assistance in a secure, suitable, and effective manner under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/MD, adhering to the standards of practice for this role. It is outside the scope of practice for the Surgical Support Specialist II to conduct assessments, evaluate patient data, or administer medications, even when requested by a Surgeon. Additional responsibilities encompass: ensuring the availability and maintenance of surgical instruments, adherence to aseptic techniques, possessing advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, understanding anatomy and physiology, and facilitating patient flow within the department. This position requires effective communication with the surgical team and supervisory personnel. The role also involves documentation participation and collaboration with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and achieve desired patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently execute all aspects of surgical techniques and procedures.

2. Exhibits knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.

3. Acts as a role model and assists new staff members or students.

4. Serves as a mentor for new employees/students in the scrub role.

5. Maintains knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights, ensuring confidentiality of all sensitive materials in any form.

6. Utilizes strong customer service skills by managing and addressing patient-family expectations.

7. Exhibits tact, sensitivity, and discretion in all interactions.

8. Integrates knowledge of job-specific competencies effectively.

9. Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in attendance.

10. Adheres to company policies, procedures, and directives.

11. Engages positively and constructively with colleagues.

12. Meets the on-call requirements of the department.

13. Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks efficiently.

Compensation placement within the pay range is influenced by various factors, including relevant years of experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may be available for this role, including shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. At MemorialCare, we prioritize health and wellness for our employees and their dependents, offering high-quality health insurance plan options tailored to your family's needs. Explore our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our comprehensive Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:

Proficient in scrubbing a minimum of 4 specialties required.

2 years of acute care surgical technician experience and CST surgical scrub technician certification required, OR 10 years of acute care surgical technician experience required.

Preferred experience in computer, internet, order entry, and word processing.

Proficient in medical terminology.

Education/Certification Requirements:
* Graduation from a surgical scrub technician program, armed services training program, or equivalent training required.

Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card required.



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