Description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Weekend Nights

Job type: Full Time

Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun 6:30p-7:00p Will have to take call 4-6 times per month

GENERAL DUTIES:

Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Picks supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Participates in maintenance of preference cards.
• Assists RN with room preparation.
• Maintains and promotes a clean environment and uses infection control practices
• Participates in sterilization and disinfection processes
• Assists in cleaning between cases
• Sets up and maintains sterile field
• Selects and sets up appropriate instrumentation for cases and cares for specialty instrumentation
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Follows preference cards to select routine supplies, equipment and instruments
• Assists with draping and positioning of patients
• Passes appropriate instruments and supplies to surgeon and assistant
• Handles, labels, and passes medications to surgeon under the supervision of the RN

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED, may use equivalent years of experience or higher level of education in lieu of High School Diploma
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
• Completion of a formal OR tech training program

Preferred:

• Certified as an Operating Room Technician preferred
• O ne year's experience in the operating room preferred

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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Requisition #: 2603005546

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