Senior Surgical Tech II - OR Preceptor & Instrument Lead

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare instrumentation, pass instruments to the surgeon, and support room turnover while acting as a resource or preceptor as needed.

The role requires a formal Surgical Technology program completion and at least two years of experience, with BLS and CST preferred. You will work closely with the surgical team to maintain sterile technique and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology
• Two or more years of experience required
• BLS - Basic Life Support CST - Certified Surgical Tech preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Formal, structured Surgical Technology program

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare instrumentation, pass instruments to the surgeon, and support room turnover while acting as a resource or preceptor as needed.

The role requires a formal Surgical Technology program completion and at least two years of experience, with BLS and CST preferred. You will work closely with the surgical team to maintain sterile technique and patient safety.