Senior Surgical Technician - On-Call - Evening shift - Santa Clara

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to join their dynamic surgical team in Santa Clara. In this role, you will provide essential support in the operating room, ensuring equipment is sterile and ready for use while assisting surgeons and nurses during procedures. With a focus on patient safety and quality care, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of surgical practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a variety of surgical specialties, enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about surgical technology and patient care, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
• Coordinate equipment and supplies in the operating room.
• Participate in meeting patient safety goals.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Patient Safety

Equipment Sterilization

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Operating Room Equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.

+ Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.

+ Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required.

+ Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.

+ Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.

+ Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover.

+ Washes and sterilizes equipment.

+ Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.

+ Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.

+ Performs other related duties as necessary.

+ Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Grade 675

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.

Education

+ High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

+ Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate.

+ Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.

+ Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role.

+ Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

+ Ability to write simple correspondence.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

+ Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

+ Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

+ Video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Senior Surgical Technician - On-Call - Evening shift - Santa Clara

LOCATION: Santa Clara, California

REQNUMBER: 1326553

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.