Ophthalmic Surgical Tech II — OR Specialist & Preceptor

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 113.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Surgical Technologist for an on-site, full-time position. The role requires strong ophthalmology surgery experience and a formal Surgical Technology program, with at least two years of operative experience.

As a member of the surgical team, you will pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgeon and team throughout procedures while also mentoring junior staff and ensuring patient safety and care standards are met.

Formación

• Two or more years of surgical experience.
• Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology.
• Strong and recent ophthalmology surgery experience.

Responsabilidades

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as needed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical procedures.
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team.
• Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.

Conocimientos

Surgical teamwork

Sterile technique

Instrument passing

Communication

Educación

Surgical Technology program

Descripción del empleo

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Surgical Technologist for an on-site, full-time position. The role requires strong ophthalmology surgery experience and a formal Surgical Technology program, with at least two years of operative experience.

As a member of the surgical team, you will pass instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgeon and team throughout procedures while also mentoring junior staff and ensuring patient safety and care standards are met.