Surgical Tech

Talented-Medical-Solutions; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions in St. Helena, CA is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist the surgical team in the operating room, ensuring sterile fields and coordinating instruments and supplies for procedures.

The role is in-office for 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, with emphasis on aseptic technique, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons and the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Surgery Technician certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each surgical case by checking required supplies and equipment.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with RN according to standards.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Sterile technique awareness

Team support in OR

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Surgery Technician certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Summary

Surgical Tech

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | St. Helena, CA, United States

Variable Shift, 13weeks, 40hrs.

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are composed of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department, and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room.

Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases.

Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Scrub technician experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care.
• Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary.
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.
• Provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique.
• Labels solutions according to established standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.