Surgical Technician

Description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician at LA CENTA is a supporting pillar that helps in the success of the Medical Department. Your job as the Surgical Technician is to be responsible for overseeing all aspects pertaining to procedures including assisting PA’s and Physicians during procedures, inventory tracking and staff training. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Physician and Physician Assistants (PA) with in-office procedures within scopy of competency
• Assemble and ensure all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedures
• Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeon's needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by Physicians and Physician Assistants
• Manage the day-to day inventory of all medical equipment and supplies
• Ensure exam and treatment rooms are stocked with necessary supplies 
• Ensure that instruments are being sterilized by Medical Assistants before and after each patient visit and procedures
• Provide training to Medical Assistants with regard to procedures
• Coordinate staff schedules with the Medical Assistant Manager to meet clinical and procedure needs
• Monitor medical assistant’s with regard to procedures for performance and ensure compliance and achievement of departmental goals
• Ensure patient’s are roomed according to office standards
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit when necessary
• Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Properly documents and handle any incidents
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns and making repair calls when necessary
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
• Serve and protect the ENT practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are reflective of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• HS Diploma/ GED Required
• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program
• 1-2 year or scrubbing or OR experience
• Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred
• Must be bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish
• General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes
• Must be able to travel within our various Los Angeles based clinics
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to operate various office equipment necessary to perform job functions
• Team player with a pleasant attitude towards the practice of medicine