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Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership: </li> <li>Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.</li> <li>Identifies and supports new ideas.</li> <li>Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.</li> <li>Nursing Process: </li> <li>Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes: </li> <li>Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service: </li> <li>Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment: </li> <li>Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.</li> <li>Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility: </li> <li>Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.</li> <li>Required to work a minimum of 10 shifts (4 shifts must be Fridays and/or Saturdays) </li> </ul>

Los Angeles California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1277284. Posted job title: Surgical Tech Ii

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership: </li> <li>Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.</li> <li>Identifies and supports new ideas.</li> <li>Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.</li> <li>Nursing Process: </li> <li>Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes: </li> <li>Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service: </li> <li>Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment: </li> <li>Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.</li> <li>Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility: </li> <li>Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.</li> </ul>

Woodland Hills California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1277105. Posted job title: Surgical Tech Ii

Assists the Anesthesia provider under the supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology, or designee. Practices in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.   Essential Functions: - Assembles basic anesthesia set up &amp; equipment - Performs daily anesthesia machine check &amp; subsequent leak tests between cases, including room set up - Removes disposables from OR at end of case - Troubleshoots the anesthesia machine &amp; physiological monitors - Actively participates in problem identification &amp; resolution - Collaborates w/ the anesthesia provider to develop individualized plan of care that reflects clinical findings - Prepares machine for malignant hyperthermia when needed - Assists the anesthesia provider w/ direct patient care: Insertion of difficult venapuncture- infant, child, adolescent &amp; adult, induction, fiberoptic intubation, provides cricoid pressure as needed for intubation, positioning patient for anesthesia blocks, emergency C-sections &amp; labor &amp; delivery, responds to Code Blue, Code Pink, etc. w/ Anesthesia care team - Manages work assignments to ensure completion of patient care activities - Sets up invasive monitoring equipment in routine &amp; emergency situations: Swan-Ganz catheter, arterial line, central venous pressure line, PA catheter, &amp; cardiac output - Assists w/ direct patient care under the direction of the Anesthesia provider - Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of practice, considering age related needs of the patient as assigned - Assists w/ obtaining lab specimens &amp; ABG's, picks up &amp; delivers, awaits results, as indicated - Coordinates patient monitoring &amp; equipment availability w/ PACU &amp; Critical Care units - Works w/ perioperative team to facilitate a prompt OR turnover - Assembles anesthesia equipment &amp; supplies needed for general/regional anesthesia - Prepares anesthesia procedure trays as requested - Removes &amp; disposes of all supplies &amp; equipment, following procedures done by the Anesthesia provider - Performs cleaning, sterilization &amp; decontamination of all non disposable anesthesia related items - Performs terminal cleaning for all equipment, as scheduled &amp; as needed - Keeps sufficient stock of supplies &amp; non scheduled drugs in anesthesia workroom, machines &amp; carts - Reviews for outdated medications - Coordinates w/ Pharmacy for out of stock drugs - Utilizes working knowledge &amp; operation of all equipment &amp; monitors - Performs routine checkout &amp; upkeep of the anesthesia monitoring equipment, as needed - Inspects instruments &amp; equipment for damages &amp; sends for repair or troubleshoots as needed - Coordinates w/ Biomedical Engineering for maintenance &amp; repair of anesthesia monitoring equipment, as needed - Ensures adequate back-up of monitoring equipment at all times - Maintains record/documentation of equipment maintenance &amp; repairs done in the department - Maintains inventory of all disposable &amp; non-disposable equipment, including all supplies &amp; orders as needed - Maintains supply in emergency carts &amp; boxes, such as code blue, malignant hyperthermia, fluid resuscitation/code purple, &amp; fiberoptic/difficult airway - Participates in evaluation &amp; recommendations for new equipment - Maintains working relationship w/ approved vendors - Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies &amp; assists in systems improvements that need simplification or correction - Utilizes payroll &amp; non-payroll resources to their maximum potential - Participates w/ the assessment of current &amp; future learning needs &amp; development of an annual educational plan - Perform other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications: • Graduate of an ASATT approved program in Anesthesia Technology with an AS degree OR a minimum two (2) years of experience, as a Certified Anesthesia Technician • High School Diploma • Basic EKG certificate/course, preferred • Certified with the American Society of Technologists and Technicians (ASATT), as a Technologist or Technician • Valid BLS Provider Card. • Certificate of training for Drager or GE Anesthesia systems, or other Anesthesia delivery systems, preferred • Valid ACLS Provider Card, preferred • Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of anesthesia equipment, including trouble shooting • Working knowledge of Anesthesia department procedures • Knowledge of principles of asepsis • Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities required of a Certified Anesthesia Technician • Able to demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical ability • Must be able to lift 45 lbs equipment from an overhead position on a daily basis • Must be able push/pull up to 500 lbs • Must be able to stand or walk continuously • Must be able to exercise judgment and work efficiently and competently with minimal supervision • Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes • Keyboarding skills Upon training, must be able to use appropriate computer software applications, including the Health Connect system   Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary. </li> <li>Travel 75% of the time in the Downey Service area. </li> <li>Rotate weekends.</li> </ul>

Downey California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1204884. Posted job title: Certified Anesthesia Technician

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.  Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization.  Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Representative Duties: <ul> <li>Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.</li> <li>Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.</li> <li>Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.</li> <li>Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.</li> <li>Maintain equipment and supplies.</li> <li>Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.  </li> <li>Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.</li> <li>Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.</li> <li>Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.</li> <li>Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.</li> <li>Maintain patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Perform other duties as directed.  </li> </ul> </li> <li>Patient/Care Procedures: <ul> <li>Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.</li> <li>Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.</li> <li>Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient.</li> <li>Instruct patient in use of home equipment.</li> <li>Administer patient first aid.</li> <li>Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.</li> <li>Apply and remove dressings.</li> <li>Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.</li> <li>Follow standard infection control procedures.</li> <li>Administer enemas.</li> <li>Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments</li> <li>Lift patients.</li> <li>Monitor patient vital signs.</li> <li>Monitor patients for bleeding.</li> <li>Observe machine monitors.</li> <li>Administer inhalation therapy.</li> <li>Participate in development of nursing care plans.</li> <li>Perform surgical preps.</li> <li>Prepare and position patients for procedures.</li> <li>Prepare patients for physical examinations.</li> <li>Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.</li> <li>Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.</li> <li>Sterilize instruments and equipment.</li> <li>Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.</li> <li>Maintain clean work area.</li> <li>Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks.</li> <li>Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.</li> <li>Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.</li> <li>Answer member inquires.</li> <li>Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.</li> <li>Remove sutures following established protocols.</li> <li>Respond to Code Blues.</li> <li>Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.</li> <li>Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).</li> <li>Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.</li> <li>Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.</li> <li>Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)</li> <li>Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.</li> <li>Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.</li> <li>Perform skin tests.</li> <li>Assist as member of surgical team.</li> <li>Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.</li> <li>Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.</li> <li>Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopies.)</li> <li>Restrain or support patients during procedures.</li> <li>Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms.)</li> <li>Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols</li> <li>Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered.</li> <li>Administer medications as prescribed, within scope of practice.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Transportation: <ul> <li>Transport patients to/from designated areas.</li> <li>Route specimens to laboratory.</li> <li>Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials.</li> <li>Transport office supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials.</li> <li>Transport equipment, and procedures trays.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping:   <ul> <li>Request charts/medical records.</li> <li>Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments.</li> <li>Initiate follow up appointments with patients.</li> <li>Check in patients/members.</li> <li>Prepare outgoing mail.</li> <li>Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.</li> <li>Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.</li> <li>Record and send Faxs.</li> <li>Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.</li> <li>Maintain department logs.</li> <li>Maintain and update user manuals.</li> <li>Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.</li> <li>Respond to requests for information.</li> <li>Order medical supplies and equipment.</li> <li>Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies.</li> <li>Replenish linen.</li> <li>Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed.</li> <li>Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem solving.</li> <li>Participate in special projects and studies.</li> <li>Demonstrate safety procedures.</li> <li>Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.</li> <li>Function as team leader.</li> <li>Participate in department meetings.</li> <li>Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols.</li> <li>Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.</li> <li>Answer call lights.</li> <li>Answer telephones and take messages.</li> <li>Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.</li> <li>Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Vocational Nurse License (California)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li> This is an on call position, days and hours may vary. </li> </ul>

Los Angeles California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1304089. Posted job title: Lvn Ii -La Mental Health Center - Psych -Open Unit 1 - 0801

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas. Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.</li> <li>Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>One (1) year within the last three (3) years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> <li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.</li> <li>May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Willing to be trained on computer systems.</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.</li> </ul>

Panorama City California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1309981. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Panorama City California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1309813. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas. Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.</li> <li>Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>One (1) year within the last three (3) years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> <li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.</li> <li>May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Willing to be trained on computer systems.</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li> This is an on call position, days and hours may vary. </li> </ul>

Panorama City California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1309812. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas. Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.</li> <li>Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Pay Grade: 25   Basic Qualifications: Experience ·       One (1) year within the last three (3) years' operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures. ·       Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education ·       Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program. ·       High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration ·       National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center

Downey California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1283074. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Downey California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1283049. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Job Summary: Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical team by preparing and organizing operating room prior to surgery, selecting and passing instruments during surgical procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following established policies and procedures; and assists with patient care during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed policies and procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains cooperative, courteous relationship with the patients, public, and other personnel. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assists physician during surgery as a member of surgical team.</li> <li>Passes instruments and supplies as directed.</li> <li>Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for each procedure.</li> <li>Assists in draping the patient. (previously stated positioning and draping patient).</li> <li>Provides proper retraction of tissue.</li> <li>At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but cannot place retractor).</li> <li>Assists in controlling hemostasis by applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge, needle/sharp, and instrument counts.</li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision.</li> <li>Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Hold and position video camera under direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Check surgeons' preference cards (removed gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon.</li> <li>Count with circulating nurse, before she/he preps the patient.</li> <li>Be accountable for items required for documentation on that procedure.</li> <li>Anticipate wants of surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready.</li> <li>Keep Mayo Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no loose needles on the field.</li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision.</li> <li>Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Confirm all specimens with the surgeon.</li> <li>Handoff specimens to the circulator prior to the end of the case or earlier if direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Takes all instruments to workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD.</li> <li>Remove suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.</li> <li>Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &amp; aseptic techniques.</li> <li>Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery supplies.</li> <li>Principals for maintaining environmental safety: including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids.</li> <li>Required counts.</li> <li>Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety.</li> <li>Drains, tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters.</li> <li>Modes of transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.</li> <li>Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li> <li>Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA repair in NICU.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned or required.</li> </ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Minimum one (1) year of operating room or military equivalent experience in scrub role within the last two years or recent completion of operating room training program.</li> <li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Surgical Technologist Certificate within six (6) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery within six (6) months of hire from National Center for Competency Testing</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except open heart.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Prior experience as First Assistant preferred.</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>Variable start time, 7:00 am - 8:00 am, ten (10) hour shift with back up shift 8-hour shift if desired, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.</li> <li>May travel to San Marcos or Otay Mesa if needed. </li> </ul>

San Diego California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1307136. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Summary: Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical team by preparing and organizing operating room prior to surgery, selecting and passing instruments during surgical procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following established policies and procedures; and assists with patient care during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed policies and procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains cooperative, courteous relationship with the patients, public, and other personnel. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assists physician during surgery as a member of surgical team. Passes instruments and supplies as directed. Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for each procedure.</li> <li>Assists in draping the patient.(previously stated positioning and draping patient).</li> <li>Provides proper retraction of tissue. At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but cannot place retractor).</li> <li>Assists in controlling hemostasis by applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon. </li> <li>Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge, needle/sharp, and instrument counts. </li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision.</li> <li>Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Hold and position video camera under direction of the surgeon. Check surgeons preference cards (removed gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon. </li> <li>Count with circulating nurse, before she/he preps the patient.Be accountable for items required for documentation on that procedure. </li> <li>Anticipate wants of surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready. Keep Mayo Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no loose needles on the field.</li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Confirm all specimens with the surgeon. Handoff specimens to the circulator prior to the end of the case or earlier if direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Takes all instruments to workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD.</li> <li>Remove suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.</li> <li>Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &amp; aseptic techniques.</li> <li>Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery supplies.</li> <li>Principals for maintaining environmental safety: including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids. Required counts. Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety.</li> <li>Drains, tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters.</li> <li>Modes of transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.</li> <li>Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li> <li>Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA repair in NICU.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned or required.</li></ul>Internal Bidding Period: 04/26/2024 to 05/02/24   Basic Qualifications: Experience ·       One (1) year of operating room or military equivalent experience in scrub role within the last two (2) years or recent completion of operating room training program. ·       Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education ·       N/A License, Certification, Registration ·       Surgical Technologist Certificate within six (6) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery within 6 months of hire from National Center for Competency Testing ·       Basic Life Support   Additional Requirements: ·       Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except open heart.   Preferred Qualifications:

San Diego California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1277155. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Summary: Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical team by preparing and organizing operating room prior to surgery, selecting and passing instruments during surgical procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following established policies and procedures; and assists with patient care during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed policies and procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains cooperative, courteous relationship with the patients, public, and other personnel. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assists physician during surgery as a member of surgical team. Passes instruments and supplies as directed. Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for each procedure.</li> <li>Assists in draping the patient.(previously stated positioning and draping patient).</li> <li>Provides proper retraction of tissue. At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but cannot place retractor).</li> <li>Assists in controlling hemostasis by applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon. </li> <li>Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge, needle/sharp, and instrument counts. </li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision.</li> <li>Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Hold and position video camera under direction of the surgeon. Check surgeons preference cards (removed gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon. </li> <li>Count with circulating nurse, before she/he preps the patient.Be accountable for items required for documentation on that procedure. </li> <li>Anticipate wants of surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready. Keep Mayo Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no loose needles on the field.</li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Confirm all specimens with the surgeon. Handoff specimens to the circulator prior to the end of the case or earlier if direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Takes all instruments to workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD.</li> <li>Remove suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.</li> <li>Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &amp; aseptic techniques.</li> <li>Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery supplies.</li> <li>Principals for maintaining environmental safety: including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids. Required counts. Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety.</li> <li>Drains, tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters.</li> <li>Modes of transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.</li> <li>Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li> <li>Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA repair in NICU.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned or required.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience ·       One (1) year of operating room or military equivalent experience in scrub role within the last two (2) years or recent completion of operating room training program. ·       Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education ·       N/A License, Certification, Registration ·       Surgical Technologist Certificate within 6 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery within 6 months of hire from National Center for Competency Testing ·       Basic Life Support   Additional Requirements: ·       Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except open heart.   Preferred Qualifications: ·

San Diego California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1267665. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Summary: Under close supervision, assists during surgery as a member of the surgical team by preparing and organizing operating room prior to surgery, selecting and passing instruments during surgical procedures, maintaining operating room in aseptic condition following established policies and procedures; and assists with patient care during and after surgery Conforms to prescribed policies and procedures regarding aseptic techniques. Maintains cooperative, courteous relationship with the patients, public, and other personnel. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assists physician during surgery as a member of surgical team. Passes instruments and supplies as directed. Scrubs and conforms to sterile technique for each procedure.</li> <li>Assists in draping the patient.(previously stated positioning and draping patient).</li> <li>Provides proper retraction of tissue. At the direction of the surgeon, can hold retractor (but cannot place retractor).</li> <li>Assists in controlling hemostasis by applying a Bovie to a clamp at the direction of the surgeon. </li> <li>Assists with sponging, suctioning, and performing sponge, needle/sharp, and instrument counts. </li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision.</li> <li>Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Hold and position video camera under direction of the surgeon. Check surgeons preference cards (removed gown) and prepare sterile setup for surgeon. </li> <li>Count with circulating nurse, before she/he preps the patient.Be accountable for items required for documentation on that procedure. </li> <li>Anticipate wants of surgeon and keep adequate sutures and supplies ready. Keep Mayo Stand and Back table neat and orderly, make sure that there are no loose needles on the field.</li> <li>Prepares suture for closure of surgical incision. Applies proper surgical dressing as directed by physician. (wound healing and dressings).</li> <li>Recognizes, responds to, and assists in acute emergency situations following established procedures and policies.</li> <li>Confirm all specimens with the surgeon. Handoff specimens to the circulator prior to the end of the case or earlier if direction of the surgeon.</li> <li>Takes all instruments to workroom for washing or places in cart to return to SPD.</li> <li>Remove suction bottles, etc., disposes of any contaminated instruments.</li> <li>Adheres to methods of sterilization, disinfecting, antisepsis &amp; aseptic techniques.</li> <li>Packaging, storing and dispensing surgery supplies.</li> <li>Principals for maintaining environmental safety: including handing of surgical specimens and body fluids. Required counts. Electrical and radiation hazards, fire safety.</li> <li>Drains, tubes, and collection mechanisms, catheters.</li> <li>Modes of transportation to and from the O.R., including ICU transport.</li> <li>Patient care and emergency procedures. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li> <li>Assists surgeons with surgical procedures, in other patient areas according to patient needs, i.e. toucheostoy and PDA repair in NICU.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned or required.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience ·       One (1) year of operating room or military equivalent experience in scrub role within the last two (2) years or recent completion of operating room training program. ·       Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education ·       N/A License, Certification, Registration ·       Surgical Technologist Certificate within six (6) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery within 6 months of hire from National Center for Competency Testing. ·       Basic Life Support.   Additional Requirements: ·       Ability to scrub all types of surgical cases except open heart.   Preferred Qualifications: ·

San Diego California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1257609. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership: </li> <li>Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.</li> <li>Identifies and supports new ideas.</li> <li>Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.</li> <li>Nursing Process: </li> <li>Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes: </li> <li>Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service: </li> <li>Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment: </li> <li>Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift.</li> <li>Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility: </li> <li>Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Two (2) years within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>N/A.</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.</li> <li>Committed to achieving the goals and metrics.</li> <li>Hours may vary based on operational needs of unit.</li> <li>Will work weekends and may work on-call</li> <li>Works to the full scope of their role.</li> <li>Committed to providing, safety, quality, performance and productivity, Variable Shifts</li> </ul>

Baldwin Park California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1241442. Posted job title: Surgical Tech Ii

Job Summary: Performs a variety of standard radiographic procedures in a safe and efficient manner; reviews and transmits films and reports to appropriate physicians. Performs reception and clerical duties within the Radiology Department and prepares required departmental reports. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by accurately assessing patients needs and providing patient education.</li> <li>Performs radiographic and/or fluoroscopic procedures.</li> <li>Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.</li> <li>Demonstrates skills for IV placement and injection of contrast materials.</li> <li>Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images.</li> <li>Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.</li> <li>Enters and properly completes all patient information including exam charges and supplies into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and/or other KP application.</li> <li>Prepares films for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.</li> <li>Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to unique needs of the department and respond appropriately.</li> <li>Communicates abnormal situations to proper sources in a way that facilitates resolution and/or tracking.</li> <li>Actively engages other health care providers (radiologist, ordering practitioners) to ensure quality, continuity and appropriateness of care.</li> <li>Follows department procedures/processes/policies.</li> <li>Practices safety measures in radiography by adhering to all governing regulations.</li> <li>Follows universal precautions, infection control guidelines and sterile technique.</li> <li>Complies with all governing regulations.</li> <li>Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas.</li> <li>Takes rotational call for after hours facilities and is responsible for coverage if unable to take call.</li> <li>May be responsible for clinical instruction of student technologist.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> <li>Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice.</li></ul> Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>One (1) year as a Radiological Technologist.</li> </ul> Education <ul><li>N/A</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>Basic Life Support </li></ul> <ul><li>Radiologic Technologist Certification </li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>General knowledge of EH&amp;S, OSHA, DHR, Radiation Safety and Protection.</li><li>General knowledge of exam protocols.</li><li>Basic PC (keyboarding &amp; navigation) skills.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Two (2) years experience as a Radiologic Technologist.</li></ul>

Duluth Georgia Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1306426. Posted job title: Radiology Technologist Ii, On Call Day, Duluth Medical Office

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures: assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.</li> <li>Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.</li> <li>Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Identifies and supports new ideas. Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.</li> <li>Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.</li> <li>Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.</li> <li>Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.</li> <li>Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.</li> <li>Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.</li> <li>Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.</li> <li>Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.</li> <li>Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.</li> <li>Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.</li> <li>Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.</li> <li>Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.</li> <li>Sets up and organizes room.</li> <li>Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeons needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.</li> <li>Assists physician within scope of competency.</li> <li>Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.</li> <li>Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.</li> <li>Operates sterilization equipment.</li> <li>Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.</li> <li>Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.</li> <li>Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.</li> <li>Customer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.</li> <li>Anticipates the customers desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.</li> <li>Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.</li> <li>Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.</li> <li>Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.</li> <li>Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.</li> <li>Team Commitment Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.</li> <li>Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.</li> <li>Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.</li> <li>Assists others unfamiliar to the department.</li> <li>Attends all mandatory meetings and inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, and actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).</li> <li>Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of annual educational plan.</li> <li>Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendation for change.</li> <li>Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.</li> <li>Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Minimizes personal phone call time.</li> <li>Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.</li> <li>Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.</li> <li>Identifies and assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.</li> <li>Utilizes payroll and non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>One (1) year within the last three (3) years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.</li> <li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.</li> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>National Center for Competency Testing Certificate - Technologist in Surgery from National Center for Competency Testing OR Surgical Technologist Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling of emergencies and patient incidents within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed.</li> <li>Maintains required certifications as applicable.</li> <li>Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.</li> <li>Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish required on a position-by-position basis.</li> <li>May be expected to float to other areas within their scope of competency.</li> <li>Willing to be trained on computer systems.</li> </ul> Notes: <ul> <li>This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.</li> <li>If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. </li> <li>Will work every other weekend </li> </ul>

Panorama City California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1237045. Posted job title: Surgical Tech I

Job Summary: The cashier receptionist/scheduler is a member of the health care department team in the Imaging/Radiology department who functions under the direction guidance and supervision of the department manager, assistant manager, or designee.  The cashier receptionist/scheduler greets and checks in all patients reporting to the medical office in a professional and courteous manner.  This position is responsible for accurate check-in, scheduling, revenue collection and safeguarding revenue for all patients. Responsible for having knowledge of processes and procedures for the department as well as general knowledge of the medical center in order to assist patients with questions and concerns. Requires extensive use of the computer and a significant amount of contact with the public. Requires spending at least 50% of the time doing scheduling. Essential Responsibilities: Customer Service <ul> <li>Serves as an ambassador for Kaiser Permanente by exhibiting respectful, courteous, and friendly behavior towards and around our patients and members. Takes accountability for customer experience at Point of Service.</li> <li>Creates a welcoming environment including maintaining a professional demeanor, appearance and physical environment</li> <li>Greets patients, assists with facility directions, provides resources, answers questions and when applicable escalates issues</li> <li>Actively seeks information to understand the member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations needs</li> <li>Addresses patient problems, concerns and issues and escalates to management when necessary</li> <li>Refers to other departments and administrative services</li> <li>Consistently demonstrates service behaviors and principles</li> <li>Understands the Kaiser Permanente Mission and the patient Bill of Rights and integrates them into interactions with patients</li> <li>In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications.</li> <li>Interacts with patients/visitors appropriately, according to age, developmental, and cultural factors</li> <li>Assists patients/members</li> <li>Assists with facility directions</li> <li>Refers to other departments and administrative services for further information, e.g., Member Services, Medical Secretaries, Financial Counseling and Billing</li> <li>Directs patients to appropriate area after the arrival/registration process is completed</li> <li>Utilize Language Line, QBS and ASL services as needed</li> <li>Demonstrates telephone etiquette skills</li> <li>Is courteous and professional when the telephone</li> <li>Takes accurate, legible and complete messages and forwards to the appropriate party.</li> <li>Registration and Systems</li> <li>Follow appropriate patient registration policy and procedures</li> <li>Follows department protocols for application of the registration script</li> <li>Registers patients by following policies and procedures and using the appropriate electronic systems, or manual visit records when the systems are down.</li> </ul> Systems <ul> <li>Navigates and uses multiple organizational systems</li> <li>E.g., registration system, appointment system, email system, etc</li> <li>Accesses, reviews and keeps current with appropriate reference materials alerting to systems and workflow changes</li> <li>Completes all tasks within a technical system in order to perform all expected job duties</li> <li>Understands the system impact when making decisions while performing the registration function that may impact billing, clinical or regulatory reporting, cost share collection, etc.</li> <li>Initiate downtime procedures when necessary.</li> <li>Other registration duties may include:</li> <li>Obtains a patient medical record number when necessary</li> <li>Schedules follow-up appointments in the clinic</li> <li>Records additional patient information in the electronic system</li> <li>Screens patients for metallic objects prior to MRI</li> <li>Refers patients for financial counseling</li> <li>Receives, documents and releases patient valuables</li> <li>Maintains the patient will-call area box if applicable</li> <li>For Same Day appointments, the scheduling duties below will be utilized during registration.</li> <li>Documentation and Registration Data Quality</li> <li>Verifies patient identification to ensure right patient for right exam and document according to outlined procedures. <ul> <li>Accurately and completely records/verifies demographic information and other key patient data such as:</li> <li>Address</li> <li>Contact Information</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ensures completion and documentation of receipt of patient forms according to registration system prompts and department procedures</li> <li>May distribute relevant brochures or letter to the patient or patients agent.</li> </ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Has a working knowledge of health plan coverages.</li> <li>Demonstrates basic level knowledge and understanding of guiding principles for Health Plan coverages; for example (but not limited to) classic, deductible coinsurance, and self-funding plans.</li> <li>Provide basic coverage and benefit information to patients, but refers patients to appropriate resources for complex questions.</li> <li>Determines patients membership and benefits according to the benefit information displayed in the electronic systems.</li> <li>When electronic information is not available, trusts the patient regarding benefit and coverage information.</li> <li>Records Insurance Information.equests and verifies insurance information from patients including Medicare Secondary Payor information, and information sufficient to bill Government, Commercial, Third Party Payors or other financial sponsors.</li> <li>Creates appropriate accounts and coverages in the electronic system.</li> </ul> Cash Handling and Revenue Collection <ul> <li>Complies with all applicable cash handling policies and procedures.</li> <li>Handles revenue, reconciles shift and deposits funds according to the Cash Handling Responsibility Agreement .</li> <li>Handles safekeeping of change funds, all revenue collected during the shift, all assigned revenue documents, and all keys assigned for cash control.</li> <li>Obtains, secures, and ensures sufficient denominations to provide change.</li> <li>Uses correct procedures to document and report discrepancies.</li> <li>Problem solves and makes attempts to resolve issues and cash discrepancies in cash drawer and change fund.</li> <li>Obtain verification and necessary pending authorizations from non-KP insurers (including Medicare, Medi-Cal and COB) on members and non-members when Financial Counselor is not available.  </li> <li>Informs patients that they may receive a bill depending on their coverage and services received.</li> <li>Never denies or defers services based on the patients ability to pay.</li> <li>Calculate member liability based on benefit plan (e.g.IVF, etc.)</li> <li>Collects and records the appropriate cost share from patients.</li> <li>Identifies and collects non-dues revenue from patients.</li> <li>Notifies patients of payment options and other critical information regarding their financial liabilities.</li> <li>Explains basic cost share information to patients.</li> <li>Uses overrides to cost share collection, as directed by registration policies and procedures.</li> </ul> Other Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manages and performs department-specific tasks</li> <li>Adheres to all department, facility and regional policies and procedures</li> <li>Team and Department responsibilities</li> <li>Communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff as needed</li> <li>Communicates clearly, appropriately and constructively with other staff and physicians, in the ED, the Medical Center, and the community.</li> <li>Works toward positive operational outcomes.</li> <li>Performs other duties as required.</li> <li>Must spend no more than 50% of time on the above duties.</li> <li>Scheduling - Must spend at least 50% of time on these duties:</li> <li>Facilitate the timely scheduling of patients by coordinating patient information with physicians or technologist.</li> <li>Receive orders, facilitate appropriate scheduling assignments and communicate information to patients.</li> <li>Verify if there is a staff message to reply back to  the order physician prior to scheduling</li> <li>Prioritize cases/referrals utilizing established guidelines.</li> <li>Contacts patient to schedule exam/procedure and return appointments according to established procedures and scheduling guidelines, when applicable.</li> <li>Utilize protocols to determine and communicate proper patient preparation including checking for allergies, lab tests, and pre-requisite exams.</li> <li>Notify and inform patient/member of cost share obligations and conduct screening questionnaires when applicable</li> <li>Notify physician to order pre-requisite  tests or meds as appropriate, according to protocol.</li> <li>Communicate through use of technology to providers office to ensure order(s) has been placed or authenticated</li> <li>Refer patients to other resources as needed (e.g., eligibility and financial support services, Patient Financial Services/Business Office, member services, medical secretaries).</li> <li>Follow defined KP Health Connect workflows.</li> <li>Secure patient charts and i.e., history/physical, lab, informed consents, etc., in advance of exam/procedure.</li> <li>Cancel and reschedule appointments when needed.</li> <li>Notify all departments in a timely manner within the center of any changes in the schedule, i.e., add-ons, cancellations and no-shows.</li> <li>Contact patients to remind them of appointments and prep.</li> <li>Provide exam/study preparation materials to patients per protocol.</li> <li>Supervisory Responsibilities:  </li> <li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li> </ul> Grade: 4 Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul><li>One year of work experience involving customer service and cash handling, cash balance or reconciliation within the last 3 years.</li><li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li></ul> Education <ul><li>High School Diploma/GED.</li></ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul><li>N/A</li></ul> Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Basic knowledge and use of computer including passing of a PC skills assessment</li><li>Typing 35 WPM and 10-key proficiency</li><li>Proficiency in both verbal and written formats</li><li>Basic addition and subtraction math skills, including passing of Math assessment</li><li>Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time and prioritize workf</li></ul>

Sacramento California Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1310352. Posted job title: Cashier Receptionist Scheduler Imaging

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Clackamas Oregon Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1261660. Posted job title: Security Officer, Nw Region (Oregon/Sw Washington - All Locations) Day, Evening, Nights - Full Time And Part Time

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