Surgical Technologist Per Diem 8S Varied

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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist works under the direct supervision of the RN, to perform a variety of duties in the operation room to assist the surgical team, creating and maintain a sterile field and functions as a member of the sterile team.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Establishes a sterile field including instruments, and supplies required for specific operations.

• Always follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.

• Assists in draping of patient and establishment of sterile field.

• Works with OR team to prepare and pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in the operative procedures and maintains a correct count.

• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure

• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure

• Holds retractors and other devices under direction of the surgeon

• Assists in proper care and hand off of specimen, from surgical field to RN and verifies correct specimen labeling.

• Assist in cleaning all equipment, carts and rooms after operative procedures.

• Cleans and prepares used instruments for terminal sterilization per hospital policy

• Provide care to any age-related needs of the patients served on the unit

• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalency required

• Associates or higher degree preferred

• Completion of operating room or surgical technician course required

Experience

• One year of experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred

License/Certification

• Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) certification preferred

• National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT) certification preferred

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language

• Ability to work as a valued team member

• Problem identification and resolution skills

• Effective organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, physicians and ancillary staff.

• Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.

• Strong computer skills

• Strong attention to detail

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHCTV does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $41.00 - $53.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.