La Jolla Vein & Vascular brings together board-certified experts in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology to provide the most advanced treatments for vascular disorders of the legs, feet and pelvis. We are a growing outpatient vascular center looking for a Surgical Tech/IR Tech for our OBL office.

This is a Per Diem Position currently 1 day a week on Wednesdays at our La Mesa location. This position will be moving to our Vista location in May, 2023. Ability to travel to these locations is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive

Assist in Interventional Radiology procedures as part of a team under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.

Help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.

Assist in transportation of patients including preparing the stretcher, identifying the patient with arm band, and transportation patient to the OR.

Prepares patients for procedures by disinfecting incision sites.

Assist in transferring patients to post-op to recover after procedures.

Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to physician(s) during procedures.

Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.

Assist in restocking rooms according to established standards.

Inventory management and ordering supplies.

Assist in the preparation and aftercare of equipment and supplies.

Clean soiled instruments, check for defective items, assemble clean instruments and store in designed areas.

Sterilize instruments using autoclave.

Maintain logs and documentation relating to proper sterilization procedures.

Assist in cleanup/turnover of rooms between procedures

Assist in raising standards and work performance.

Qualifications:

Certification of completion from an accredited ST program (or RT program)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word required

1 year of OR, IR, or Cath Lab vascular experience preferred

Essential Skills:

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively

Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels

Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention to detail, follow through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities according to clinical standards; high degree of initiative

Self-directed; able to function independently and as a member of a team and to foster a positive work environment

Demonstrated exactness in attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to present and document work according to standards required

Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality concerning patient information

Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in emergency or life-threatening situations

Empathy, consideration, and respect for patients and teammates

Physical requirements:

Physical requirements can vary. In general, the position requires the following physical activities:

Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted; able to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, with some sitting; full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift supplies

Manual dexterity and ability to work rapidly required

Ability to perform patient transfers and positioning of patients up to 200 pounds unassisted; seek assistance for any patient over 200 pounds

Ability to lift and move patient transport devices

Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds

La Jolla Vein & Vascular is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, La Jolla Vein & Vascular posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. La Jolla Vein & Vascular strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.