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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: ·       Prior experience as First Assistant preferred.

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

Three (3) shifts a month. Rotating weekends and holidays. Job Summary: Drive to and assist the medical and nursing staff with tasks involving extensive patient contact in the patients residence (home, skilled nursing facility, or other care setting). Care includes tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and transferring of patients. Essential Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Participate as a member of the health care team in providing patient care; may take vital signs; may bathe, feed, and dress patients as necessary; may assist in the therapy process such as requiring the patient to sit on the edge of the bed, assisting and encouraging the patient to participate in self-care, perform range of motion exercises, restorative care, etc.; maintain documentation on paper or electronic charts as assigned; assist in the observation of patients symptoms and report changes in patients condition; may assist in the diagnostic procedures of patients; utilize aseptic techniques when necessary; transfer patients to and from the appropriate assistive devices such as a wheelchair or walker; attend and engage with patient care planning and interdisciplinary meetings when assigned.</li> <li>Maintain cleanliness of the patients care environment; changing bed linens, assist in setting up special equipment; clean and maintain equipment; report faulty or damaged equipment to appropriate personnel; order and stock supplies; perform simple laboratory tests such as diabetic tests, stool guiac, obtain C and S specimens; perform related duties as required.</li> </ul>Basic Qualifications: Experience <ul> <li>Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience in a health care setting OR experience involving direct patient care.</li> <li>Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.</li> </ul> License, Certification, Registration <ul> <li>Registered Nursing Assistant (Washington) required at hire OR Nursing Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Driver's License (Washington)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support required at hire</li> </ul> Additional Requirements: <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul>

Seattle Washington Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1305766. Posted job title: Nurse Assistant

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