Surgical Tech

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center 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 a graduate of an approved surgical technician program and current BLS status.

Minimum one year of clinical Surgical Technician experience in a surgery center is required, with orthopedics scrub skills preferred. Day shift, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours weekly, union NUHW.

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.
• A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center required.
• Ortho scrub skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team as scrub and/or circulating assistant under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Maintain aseptic technique and provide care appropriate to patient age.
• Transport patients, set up back table, mobilize and pre-test surgical equipment, and participate in room cleanup.
• Stock surgical suites and carts to par levels; assist in maintaining room inventories.
• Take call for after-hours emergency procedures.

Skills

Scrub skills

Aseptic techniques

Interpersonal skills

Ortho scrub skills

Education

Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program

Job description

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!

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the- art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.