Certified Surgical Tech — OR Precision & Team Impact

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

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.