OR Surgical Tech I: Varied Shifts & Growth Path

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled surgical technologist for operating room support. The role performs patient care duties and unit support in the OR suite, following surgeon preference cards and safety protocols.

Requirements include OR or surgical tech experience within the last 12 months, or graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Updates surgeon preference card per entity specific processes. Complies with all count policies and procedures.
• Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies: Accountable that instrument trays match the instrument list provided in tray. Need to escape when incomplete.
• 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.
• Quality Care: Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals, including surgical time-outs, medication labeling, hand hygiene, and PPE.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures by anticipating needs prior and during each case.
• Identifies problems and takes action to accomplish department objectives and improve quality of care.
• Mentors new employees and supports Sharp Experience.
• Finance: Assist in managing department expenses through judicious use of supplies.
• Supports after-hours and variable shifts as requested and assists with orientation of new staff.

Skills

Operating room experience

Surgical technician

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional

Education

Surgical Technologist program graduate

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled surgical technologist for operating room support. The role performs patient care duties and unit support in the OR suite, following surgeon preference cards and safety protocols.

Requirements include OR or surgical tech experience within the last 12 months, or graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals.