Job Information
Dignity Health Perioperative Tech in Redding, California
Overview
For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding to learn more.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The incumbent will perform all duties of Housekeeping plus will fulfill an extended role of providing technical support to the efficient running of the surgical schedule. The incumbent is a member of the surgical team who is accountable for providing supportive services under the direct supervision of the circulating RN or OR Management.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
One year prior Perioperative Technician experience in an acute care operating room required
High school diploma or equivalent level of work experience
Ability to read and comprehend physician preference cards and equipment operation instructions required
Technical ability to effectively operate and trouble shoot equipment and ability to cross train to core tech and central sterile tech duties required
BLS Certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to independently function in fast paced, demanding environment, implement critical thinking skills and anticipate needs of the department is preferred
Completion of central sterile/intrument processing course preferred
Pay Range
$29.79 - $33.74 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.