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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service acute care facility located in West Hills, CA, in the Western San Fernando Valley. The 225-bed facility recently completed an $80-million expansion that includes a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Outpatient Services Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and The Grossman Burn Center. Healthgrades (a leading independent health care rating company) announced that West Hills Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence for 2011 & 2012, the Clinical Excellence Award for Critical Care for 2012. West Hills Hospital is also among the Top 100 Hospitals nationwide for Gastrointestinal and General Surgery. West Hills Hospital was the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Los Angeles County, and also recently received a Certificate of Distinction as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission.

Our Clinical Surgical teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) SHIFT: Mixed with rotating weekends.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the hospital and department. Performs scrub duties and related procedures. Performs housekeeping duties as necessary and assists in maintenance of all supplies. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled. Assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patient.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

One year OR hospital experience preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current OR Surgical Tech Certification preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of approved OR technician training program

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

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  Maintains knowledge of sterile techniques.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.

• Assists the Registered Nurse in preparing the environment and the patient for each assigned case.

• Assists the surgeon during each case by providing requested/required equipment, instruments, medications, supplies, etc. during and after procedure.

• Works with Registered Nurse and paramedical staff to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and adequately stocked with sterile and non-sterile supplies.

• Demonstrates competence in clinical knowledge, skill required and technology of the department employed in the care of the patients in the unit.

• Takes call as scheduled on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

• Organizes in preparation of end of case clean up and assists in clean up.

• Demonstrates ability to identify medical/mechanical emergency situations and to respond appropriately in a calm and efficient manner.

• Teaches new personnel willingly.

• Acts as a role model through professional manner and conduct as demonstrated trough cooperative interpersonal relationships. Problem solving and assisting with teaching and training new and present staff members.

• Displays initiative in increasing skills, observes procedures and seeks to improve expertise.

• Treats all people with respect and is responsive to their needs.

• Acts as a role model demonstrating a humanistic approach towards and among customers serving as a positive image of West Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

• Solicits and responds appropriately to all customer feedback in a timely fashion.

• Supports and ensures provision of patient’s Bill of Rights.

• Demonstrates professional behavior while in the workplace.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Must abide by the HCA Code of Conduct and the West Hills Hospital and Medical Center Standards of Behavior.

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.