Surgical Assistant (Cert), Surgery, Per Diem, Weekends Only

MarinHealth; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under RN supervision. You will perform the scrub role, prepare instruments and sterile supplies, and maintain a clean, sterile field throughout procedures.

The role requires knowledge of surgical techniques and instruments, plus strong communication and data-entry skills. Certification and ACLS/BLS are referenced as required at hire, with opportunities to grow within MarinHealth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Certification for Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred or required for certified level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intraoperative scrub duties under RN supervision.
• Prepare instruments, drapes, and sterile supplies for cases.
• Maintain aseptic technique and ensure sterile field integrity.
• Assist with patient care activities as directed within policy.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Surgical techniques knowledge

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Surgical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Stress management

Teaching role to others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program

Certified level preferred

Tools

Sterile field equipment

Job description

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital’s personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range

$56.78 - $70.60

Work Shift

8 Hour (nights) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Job Description Summary

It is the responsibility of the Surgical Technologist to function under the direct supervision of an RN
while performing the scrub role on the intraoperative team and/or assisting with other patient care
activities, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

Job Specifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required


• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program


• Completion of Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level

Experience

• Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required


• Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred

License and Certifications

• Certified Surgical Tech Required at hire


• Basic Life Support Required at hire

Prerequisite Skills

• Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology


• Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology


• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies


• Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies


• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills required


• Data entry computer skills required


• Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment


• Ability to teach the role of Surgical Technologist including surgical technique,


• equipment and instrumentation

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

• (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year


• (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years


• (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years


• (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years


• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years


• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years


• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years


• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years


• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices


• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization principles and methods


• Assists with patient care plan and implementation, utilizing knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures and physician preference guidelines


• Demonstrates and monitors aseptic technique principle during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including scrubbed team members


• Validates supply and instrument sterility which includes checking package, wrap or container integrity, chemical indicators and expiration dates


• Utilizes cost effective practices through judicious supply use and selective opening and/or preparation of surgeon preferences


• Maintains accurate count of all sponges, needles, or other items to be counted before, during and at wound closure


• Performs all tasks required of the scrub including but not limited to skin preparation; positioning assistance; gowning and gloving of self and others; draping; sterile field preparation; counts; preparation and passing of instruments, supplies, equipment; safe handling/disposition of sharps; accurate measuring of fluids on the sterile field; applies sterile dressing; safe disposal of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments and liquid waste


• Cares for specimens in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to specimen handling, processing and accountability


• Prepares instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transports on case cart to SPD


• Willingly shares knowledge and skills with all other team members


• Notifies SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment


• Implement adult learning theories when teaching surgical technologist role

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Attends educational and training seminars which further own knowledge and skill base


• Supports and participates in new programs and/or plans for change which maintains or improves quality patient care


• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.