OR Surgical Tech I — Per Diem & Variable Shifts

300 Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 69,417,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking an operating room technician to provide specific patient care and support in the OR suite. The role requires recent OR or surgical tech experience and a formal tech program completion, with BLS for Healthcare Professionals mandatory.

The position is covered by a SEIU-UHW CBA with required union membership for duration. Candidates may be internal or external to Sharp, with variable shifts and weekend/on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as an operating room or surgical technician in a hospital or ambulatory setting within the last 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program within the last 12 months.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Communication updates surgeon preference card per entity specific processes.
• Complies with all count policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment, including loss prevention.
• Assists in room preparation, obtains necessary supplies, and sets up cases per the preference card.
• Picks cases following physician preference card.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures by anticipating needs and ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Operating room experience

Surgical technician

AHA BLS Healthcare

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CST Certification (NBSTSA)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking an operating room technician to provide specific patient care and support in the OR suite. The role requires recent OR or surgical tech experience and a formal tech program completion, with BLS for Healthcare Professionals mandatory.

The position is covered by a SEIU-UHW CBA with required union membership for duration. Candidates may be internal or external to Sharp, with variable shifts and weekend/on-call requirements.