Open Heart Surgical Tech — Sign-On & Relocation Bonus

Carle Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

Carle Health provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures. This role emphasizes preparation, sterility, and coordination with the surgical team.

Qualifications include BLS within 3 months, an Associate's degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology, and 1+ year of experience preferred. Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus available as part of the package.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 3 months (AHA).
• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or a Certificate in Surgical Technology.
• 1+ years of experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for surgeon-specific operative/invasive procedures with timely accuracy.
• Ensures instruments, equipment and sutures are appropriate, complete and functional.
• Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to induction.
• Sets up case so that another can step in back table and mayo organized.
• Has appropriate 'have available' items and uses resources wisely.
• Motions are fluid, sets up time for a variety of case types within range.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
• Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
• Able to run mayo independently and adapt to surgeon's technique.
• Prepares for sequencing and anticipates case needs to support the operative field.
• Observes technique and intervenes appropriately; performs in multiple roles.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Plans for intraop events and unexpected changes, maintaining calm and readiness.
• Communicates clearly with circulating RN and team; supports unit operations.

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Carle Health provides surgical technology to direct and indirect care and service. Assist surgeon, perform operative/invasive procedures. This role emphasizes preparation, sterility, and coordination with the surgical team.

Qualifications include BLS within 3 months, an Associate's degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology, and 1+ year of experience preferred. Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus available as part of the package.