Surgical Tech

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA, is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team as a scrub and circulating assistant under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires scrubbing on all types of procedures with aseptic technique and supporting room turnover and equipment readiness.

Ideal candidates have a surgical technician training background, BLS certification, and at least one year of clinical OR experience; CORT preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program preferred.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
• CORT credential preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center required.
• Experience in acute care hospital operating room is preferred.
• Scrub skills for General Gyne and GU surgery are required; Ortho scrub skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team as scrub and/or circulating assistant under RN supervision.
• Scrub on all types of procedures maintaining aseptic technique.
• Transport patients and set up the surgical back table; mobilize and pre-test equipment; assist in room cleanup.
• Stock inventories and maintain supplies in surgical suites and carts to par level.
• Provide assistance to anesthesia staff as necessary; take call for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Scrub skills

Circulating assistant

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Education

Surgical technician training program

Job description

## Surgical TechApply: Salinas, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: SVH-103554**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:Surgery Assist the surgical team members by functioning as a scrub and/or circulating assistant during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. * Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures while maintaining the principles of aseptic techniques.* Performs technical skill in accordance with established competency standards, policies and procedures.* Contributes to the smooth flow and the rapid turnover of surgical cases by transporting patients, setting up the surgical back table, mobilizing and pre-testing surgical equipment and participating in room clean up whenever necessary.* Assists in maintaining room inventories by stocking surgical suites and specialty carts to appropriate par level.* Assists the surgical team members during major and minor procedures be performed as circulating assistants, and providing assistance to anesthesia staff as necessary under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.* Maintains a safe work environment.* Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.* Takes call for after hour emergency procedures.* Performs other duties as assigned**Education:** Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program preferred. **Licensure:** Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. CORT credential preferred.**Experience:** A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center required. Experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred. Scrub skills for General Gyn, and GU surgery are required. Ortho scrub skills are preferred. **Essential Technical/Motor Skills:** Current scrub experience that includes the listed surgical specialties. **Interpersonal Skills:** Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patient, families, and co-workers.**Pay Range**: The hourly rate for this position is $41.19 - $47.67. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Day Shift### ### ● FTE: 1.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*