Certified Surgical Tech 8HR - Per Diem/Varied Shift

Watsonville-Community-Hospital; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsonville-Community-Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support intraoperative care by preparing and handling supplies and equipment to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients. You will work under the Director of Surgical Services and a registered nurse, contributing as a team member for patient safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, formal surgical tech training or 1 year of OR experience, and NBSTSA certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a formal surgical tech training program or 1 year of acute hospital surgical technician experience required.
• Certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle supplies and equipment to maintain a safe operating room environment.
• Support the surgeon and team during intraoperative phases.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adapt to changes in the sterile field.

Skills

Scrub basics

Instruments handling

Patient transport

Discretion/confidentiality

Dependable/organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal surgical tech training or 1 year OR experience

NBSTSA certification

Job description

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Salary Range: $42.73 To $59.50 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, and a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist works intra operatively in the preparation and handling of supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic surgeon environment for the patients. The Surgical Technologist will perform as a team member for the common good of the patient take responsibility for personal action.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a formal surgical tech training program or 1 year of acute hospital surgical technician experience required.
• Certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required

Experience:

One year experience in a main operating room within the last two years preferred

• Basic knowledge of scrub role
• Handling of instruments, set up, anticipates surgeons needs
• Knowledge of autoclaves
• Transporting patients
• Must be able to keep all information confidential.
• Must be dependable, adaptable to change and have good organizational skills.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.