Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Surgical Tech to assist the operating room team in preparing cases and keeping a sterile field ready for procedures in Glendale, California. The role involves passing instruments, prepping supplies, and ensuring aseptic technique throughout surgeries.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, instrument counts with RN, patient transport, and basic clerical duties. CPR/BLS required; CST certification preferred; high school diploma or GED is essential, with an

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Surgery Technician certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification required; CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field.
• Retracts and passes instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases.
• Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.
• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to the case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies and equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation and sterile field for expedient retrieval and utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based on 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 according to established standards.
• Sets up and maintains a neat and orderly sterile field, demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique.

Education

Associates/Technical Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Surgical Tech

Specialty: Surgical Tech

Duration: 8

Shift: CST required, proficient in all specialties i.e., total joint/trauma, neuro spine, vascular, robotic

Hours per Shift: Not specified

Experience: Scrub technician experience preferred; operating room experience and/or training course preferred

License: Surgery Technician certification preferred

Certifications: CPR or BLS certification required; CNA certification preferred

Must-Have:

• High School Education or GED required
• Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred

Description:Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room.Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field.Retracts and passes instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases.Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to the case.Assembles appropriate supplies and equipment prior to operative procedures.Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.Sets up operative instrumentation and sterile field for expedient retrieval and utilization.Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based on 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 according to established standards.Sets up and maintains a 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:Commitment to the safety and well-being of associates and patients.Requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Participates in E-Verify.