Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room (OR) - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room. You will prepare sterile instruments, maintain the sterile field, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role requires 40 hours weekly on Days/Afternoons with 4 ten-hour shifts and on-call availability. Certification and perioperative experience are preferred, and the team offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be CST, NBSTSA, or NCCT certified. (TS-C acceptable only outside Cincinnati context)
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists during operative and invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments and performs surgical counts.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique; assists with placement of sterile drapes and passes instruments to the surgical team.
• Retrieves and labels specimens; reports implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing.
• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning and orientation of new staff and students.

Education

Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Shift/hour:

4 10 hour shifts. Call is required

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient’s age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patient’s Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for “on call” as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)

If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Work Experience

One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Operating Room - Berkeley Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].