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  • Surgical Tech -TECH, OPER RM II  

    - Clackamas County
    Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering qual... Read More
    Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals. Essential Responsibilities: Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards). Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms) Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook. Assessment Standard of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period. Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience. Implementation Standard of Performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient. Applies principles of aseptic technique. Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area. Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times. Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively. Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients. Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room. Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary. Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations. Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case. Initiates and facilitates room turnovers: Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support required at hire Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge of sterile core area. Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline. Able to follow instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting. Ability to rotate through sterile core area. Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts. Notes: Fair share call PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed WorkingHoursStart : 06:45 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Clinical Support Department : Sunnyside Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 1001 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Read Less
  • Senior Clinical Practice Nurse I - Nephrology & ESKDCare  

    - Alameda County
    Job Summary: Provides expert consultation and leadership in designated... Read More
    Job Summary: Provides expert consultation and leadership in designated areas of expertise independently. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to address large scale projects and initiatives. Communicates advanced knowledge and best practices with peers and staff, serving as a transformational leader to support a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Facilitates regulatory compliance by using in-depth knowledge of state, federal, and agency requirements to lead and monitor audits, investigations, and chart reviews independently to identify compliance issues and implement plans. Implements, develops, and revises policies, procedures, protocols, and educational programs to maintain compliance and address deficiencies. Provides consultation, designs, and delivers advanced training sessions, seminars, and workshops for staff and practitioners. Mentors and coaches staff on complex policies, procedures, protocols, educational programs, and best practices. Participates in innovation opportunities in care delivery models and workflows to drive future success. Engages with internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships and drive long-term objectives. Implements policies, procedures, and standards while providing recommendations for improvement with a focus on long-term impact. Provides expert guidance on interpretation and application of policies and procedures and leads alignment with organizational objectives, strategic plans, and regulatory requirements. Essential Responsibilities: Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams. Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others. Facilitates leadership and consultation by: independently providing expert consultation and leadership in designated areas of expertise; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to influence strategic direction and address complex, large-scale projects/initiatives; communicating advanced knowledge and insights with peers and staff to drive innovation, technology, and ingenuity; and serving as a transformational leader, mentor and role model, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Facilitates policy development and implementation by: developing, revising, and implementing policies, procedures, and standards while providing recommendations for improvement with a focus on long-term impact; providing expert guidance and direction on interpretation and application of policies and procedures; developing, implementing, and revising policies, procedures, protocols, and educational programs to address complex regulatory challenges; and leading alignment with organizational objectives and strategic priorities, while anticipating and proactively addressing future regulatory or industry changes for organizational success. ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic priorities; and anticipating and proactively addressing future regulatory or industry changes, driving strategic policy initiatives for organizational success. Facilitates regulatory compliance by: providing consultation using advanced and in-depth knowledge to ensure compliance in complex, large-scale projects/initiatives; leading and continuously monitoring audits, investigations, and chart reviews with a high degree of independence and innovation; developing, implementing, and revising policies, procedures, protocols, and educational programs to address complex regulatory challenges; and proactively anticipating and mitigating regulatory risks, driving strategic compliance initiatives for future organizational success. Facilitates evidence-based research and innovation by: participating in innovation opportunities to drive strategic goals and future success; and cultivating a culture of innovation, driving forward-thinking approaches and pioneering new solutions. Facilitates stakeholder engagement and collaboration by: engaging independently with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to build partnerships and drive long-term organizational objectives; representing patient, organizational, and stakeholder viewpoints with a focus on advocating for community interests, strategic alignment, and future impact; and fostering collaborative relationships and influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization to drive innovation and success. Facilitates training and education by: providing consultation, designing, and delivering advanced training sessions, seminars, and workshops for staff and practitioners; mentoring and coaching staff on complex policies, procedures, protocols, educational programs, and innovative best practices; evaluating training effectiveness and continuously refining educational strategies to meet evolving needs and ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and protocols; and collaborating with peers on continuously assessing learning needs and leveraging several teaching modalities to drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in nursing and or healthcare related field with or without direct reports. Bachelors degree in nursing or related field AND minimum eight (8) years of experience in direct patient care or a directly related field. Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Business Acumen; Change Management; Written Communication; Compliance Management; Health Care Compliance; Stakeholder Management; Project Management; Strategic Alignment; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Nursing Principles; Clinical Quality Expertise Preferred Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Master's degree in nursing or related field. PrimaryLocation : California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building E HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Read Less
  • Dental Assistant, Walker Road Dental Office (On-Call,Days)  

    - Washington County
    Job Summary: Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturist... Read More
    Job Summary: Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. Essential Responsibilities: Performs all of the duties permitted a dental assistant consistent with the individuals training and in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related Administrative Rules. These duties to include: Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by the provider. Removal of sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings. Retract a patients cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation. Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam. Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water. Extra-oral procedures which are not hazardous, Inspect the oral cavity using a mirror. Dry root canals with paper points. Place temporary filling material into the endodontic access. Take impressions for periodontal night guard. Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films. In support of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist; Preliminary select and size bands. Remove fixed orthodontic appliances. Check for loose bands and brackets. Remove ligature ties and head appliances. Place and remove arch wires, elastics and orthodontic separators. Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures. Remove supra-gingival orthodontic bracket bonding material with a hand piece that does not exceed 25,000 revolutions per minute. Place ligature ties and head appliances. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films. Organize patients dental record consistent with established guidelines, confirm its availability and assure that it is in order and ready for providers use at the time care and service is to be provided. Greet, introduce self to, and inform patient of general treatment to be provided and provider to be seen consistent with established Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Guidelines. Review health questionnaire with patient and notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment. Promote patients emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence and promoting tranquility. Inform and answer patients and/or parents questions regarding care and service provided as directed by provider. Anticipate needs of provider in the delivery of patient care and service. Communicate information important to maintaining the proper scheduling and flow of patients consistent with information recorded in the patients dental record. Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider and required by established guidelines. Establish and maintain a clear and clean operating field. Record and verify information in the patients dental record according to established procedures. Record and/or verify all patient care and service related information on all necessary forms and documents consistent with established guidelines and in a manner that accurately reflects the information documented in the patients dental record. As required in support of direct patient care activities, enter, retrieve and transmit patient care and service related information via the Programs automated patient and provider scheduling system (TEAM), consistent with established guidelines and training. Respond to medical emergency situations consistent with established guidelines. Expose and process dental radiographs as required consistent with established guidelines and radiology equipment use specifications. Take patients blood pressure and accurately record in patients dental record. Clean and sterile and process instruments consistent with established guidelines. Maintain clean, orderly, well organized and supplied work environment, including assigned operatory, laboratory and instrument processing areas, consistent with established infection control. Assure proper handling of all materials in accordance with hazard communication program and infection control guidelines. Assure proper functioning of equipment through the periodic completion of established preventive maintenance procedures such as cleaning and oiling, and reporting non-functioning, damaged, etc. equipment to office manager or supervisor in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent with the individuals training and experience in an active and cooperative manner. Act in conformance with established program policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols, the Administrative Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice Act and any other laws and regulations that govern the role and responsibilities of the dental assistant and satisfactorily maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this position. Perform the following functions provided that the dentist is on the premises and the dentist checks the patient before and after the functions are performed; Place matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations. Polish amalgam restorations. Remove supra-gingival excess cement. Take impressions for the following purposes; Diagnostic models. Counter and opposing models. Fabrication of temporary restorations. Intra-oral bite registration for study model articulation. Place and remove a rubber dam, Fabricate temporary plastic-type crowns. Assist in monitoring patients that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent with established guidelines. Other duties appropriate for EFDA as authorized by Board of Dentistry rules and regulations. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Additional Requirements: The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he or she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment. Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique. Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision. Well organized in use of time and effort. Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal skills. Excellent attendance record. Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test. Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment. Notes: Days/Times vary. Travel Aloha, Tigard, Beaverton Read Less
  • Clinical Practice Consultant  

    - Alameda County
    Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of consulting services in ar... Read More
    Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of consulting services in areas of key organizational importance. Provides leadership for the delivery of high quality and cost-effective consulting services/products that are issues of key organizational importance. Partners with Medical Center leadership teams and departments to support effectiveness of local programs in order for leadership to meet key organizational initiatives. Supports leadership in attaining organizational goals. Essential Responsibilities: Provides leadership and expert consultation on the design, development, and implementation of programs related to the expertise area. Serves as the content expert of the responsible technical area(s) and provides technical assistance and advice. Leads a group of consultants, analysts and/or staff focused on the delivery of service/products within the responsible technical area(s). Provides leadership and direction for the technical area(s) in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the group. Develops standards, procedures, and policies to ensure that the responsible unit is maintained according to the acceptable level of quality from clients. Ensures that reports and information disseminated from the area(s) are accurate, timely and consistent, and that they satisfy the clients needs. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum six (6) years of experience in a management or clinical leadership role required. Education Bachelors degree required. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in health care operations and care delivery. Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and managing a wide range of projects. Demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative information with analytical problem solving and project management. Proven leadership skills in consulting. Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. Must demonstrate an understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, and any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area. Current California license or certification in a professional clinical field as required by job including but not limited to nursing, pharmacy, psychology, respiratory care, infection control or MD. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree preferred. PrimaryLocation : California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building D HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed Read Less
  • Assistant Nurse Manager, Tele  

    - Santa Clara County
    Sign on bonus eligible! Job Summary: In addition to the responsibiliti... Read More
    Sign on bonus eligible! Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for assisting the implementation of best practice models; assisting the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; supporting investigations into patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; supporting collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; allocating resources in assigned clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; supporting the creation of a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. Essential Responsibilities: Recommends developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; provides team members with feedback; and mentors and coaches to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; provides training and development to talent for growth opportunities; supports execution of performance management guidelines and expectations. Implements, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices and processes. Fosters open dialogue, supports, mentors, engages, and motivates team members on collaboration. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance and scope. Supervises and coordinates daily activities of designated work team or unit by monitoring the execution and completion of tactical action items and work assignments; ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Aligns team efforts and standards, and measures progress in achieving results; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; resolves escalated issues as appropriate. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates, obtains and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and recommends improvement opportunities; influences teams to execute in alignment with operational objectives. Supervises hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: facilitating team meetings and/or management decisions and identifying action items, taking into consideration compliance timelines and financial commitments; facilitating and maintaining utilization and productivity to achieve performance targets; maintaining and ensuring collection of data, interpreting data, and taking action; supervising cross-functional activities including workplace and patient safety, labor relations, and quality/risk management issues; maintaining survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and delivering requested audit documentation, information, and reports; and ensuring budget targets are met by assuming accountability for appropriate staffing, patient placement, and/or other relevant decisions as required. Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: supporting large and/or complex work streams with significant program impact; supervising data collection to inform the development and implementation of plans; coordinating and monitoring daily operational activities involving direct patient care management; coordinating resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; supervising multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance as needed; helping implement emergency preparedness programs; ensuring others are up-to-date with the teams emergency preparedness plan, ensuring recovery plans are implemented, ensuring staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; coaching the team and monitoring implementation and delivery on objectives; and supervising and coaching the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards. Supervises improvements to operations and technology processes by: executing the work of cross-functional teams on strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency, and escalates as needed; responding to escalations to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; monitoring strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care; and monitoring performance metrics to track the success of strategic improvement projects. Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: monitoring the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission [TJC], federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and contributing to the design and implementation of systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of experience in patient care delivery. Associates degree in a Business, Nursing, Health Care, or directly related field AND minimum two (2) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field OR minimum three (3) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Patient Safety; Nursing Principles; Emergency Preparedness; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Confidentiality; Maintain Files and Records Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in related practice area. #RNMGR PrimaryLocation : California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Hospital HoursPerWeek : 36 Shift : Night Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 AM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level : Team Leader/Supervisor Job Category : Nursing Read Less
  • Surgical Technician, KSMC (40hrs/ day)  

    - Clackamas County
    Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering qual... Read More
    Job Summary: Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Participates in creating a high-performance culture based on a joint decision making process in accordance with the Labor Management Partnership Vision Reaffirmation and Understandings Booklet. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring, courteous, flexible, supportive, respectful, open minded, appreciative attitude that is committed to a team environment. The Surgical Technologist performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures and coordinates other activities with other OR professionals. Essential Responsibilities: Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information as provided by employer through multiple avenues. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule. Participates in unit Quality Assurance Programs. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organizational records. (HIPPA Standards). Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior. (group norms) Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Attends inservices related to job description as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of new concepts and skills. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings. Demonstrates awareness of new information posted in the communication notebook. Assessment Standard of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period. Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate care to patients through education, training and experience. Implementation Standard of Performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the intra- operative patient. Applies principles of aseptic technique. Evaluates sterile packs and supplies. Provides a well organized sterile area. Is aware of procedures progression and anticipates the needs of the team, observing sterile technique at all times. Performs all necessary procedures correctly to ensure patient safety intra operatively. Applies and assists with the principles of correct body alignment in positioning and transferring patients. Examines unused equipment and instruments for gross contamination and transports covered used instruments to utility room. Responsible for sterile core activities, able to prioritize duties: Completion of picking case carts, restocking, reordering supplies as needed, assisting with O.R. room needs as necessary. Assists with appropriate measures in emergency situations. Works in conjunction with Circulator in preparation for the next scheduled case. Initiates and facilitates room turnovers: Light housekeeping duties, procurement of equipment, supplies and X-Rays. Restocking of unused supplies and equipment. Participates in the reprocessing process. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support required at hire Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge of sterile core area. Knowledge of sterile technique; operating room procedures and equipment; dexterity with hands; effective relationships with people; ability to exercise good judgment and discipline. Able to follow instruction. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to five (5) years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory O.R. setting. Ability to rotate through sterile core area. Clean and reprocess instruments, stock supplies, and pick case carts. Notes: fair share call PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed WorkingHoursStart : 06:45 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician Department : Sunnyside Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 1001 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Read Less

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