Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Mercy Health System; California; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition and certification assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth in California is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare sterile field, scrub, gown, and pass instruments, ensuring patient safety and adherence to aseptic technique throughout procedures.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma, plus completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program or current accreditation process, with NBSTSA certification preferred and CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program or active accreditation process.
• NBSTSA certification preferred; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and assists the surgeon and team as needed.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, sets up sterile table, and passes instruments during surgery.
• Prepares sterile dressings and assists in prepping the room for the next patient.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA certification preferred

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure
• Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table.
• Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.
• Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Creates and maintains sterile field.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure.
• May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program required OR program currently participating in accreditation process
• Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Scrub technologist

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA required only if program is not accredited but currently participating in accreditation process,. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws. Supervises May directly supervise, mentor up to one surgical technician student. When acting as a preceptor, carries out those responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's and school's policies and applicable laws. Serves as an educator, nurturer, and role model for the student. Acts as a resource and is supportive of the student by sharing knowledge obtained through work and life experiences. Responsibilities include guiding and enhancing the learning of the student by providing options, ideas, meaningful feedback, and information with instruction when identifying problems, prompting the student to think on their own and work it out.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $22.73 - $35.48

EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.