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

Marin General Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist for night shifts to support the intraoperative team under the direct supervision of an RN. The role requires graduation from a Surgical Technologist program and certification where applicable.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and hold certified scrub tech credentials, with at least two years of hospital experience. BLS is required at hire, and familiarity with sterile technique is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent, Surgical Technologist program graduate.
• Certification program completion and exam preferred and required for Certified level.
• Two years hospital or health care facility experience required; two years Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function as scrub role under RN supervision on intraoperative team.
• Assist with patient care activities following department policies.
• Maintain aseptic/sterile technique and sterile field during procedures.
• Validate sterility of supplies and proper instrument counts.
• Assist with specimen handling and preparation for processing.
• Teach and share knowledge of surgical technologist role with team.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Anatomy & physiology

Sterile technique

Independent work

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program

Certification program completion (Certified level)

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

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

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.

A Career With MarinHealth

A Career With MarinHealth is CLOSER Than You Think Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [e-mail] to initiate the process.