Surgical Tech II - 0.9 - Days - Operating Room - 2A East @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in planning, providing and evaluating direct surgical care under physician or RN supervision. You will support safe invasive procedures, maintain sterile environments and ensure patient safety throughout the operation.

Requirements include completion of an accredited surgical technology program or military equivalent; 2 years of OR experience; English communication; ability to work under stress; and current BLS

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited course for surgical technologists or military equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital of similar size.
• Must be able to foster and maintain working relationships with co-workers and physicians.
• Must be able to communicate in English and to perform reading, writing, spelling and mathematics.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize independently and function well under stressful situations.
• Must be able to demonstrate disinfection and sterilization techniques and maintain aseptic technique.
• Must be able to understand and work within the legal limits of the position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical nurse in planning, providing, and evaluating the direct nursing care of surgical patients.
• Will work at the direction of, or subject to supervision of a physician and surgeon, or registered nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Disinfection techniques

Aseptic technique

Education

Surgical technology program

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 0.9 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 72 Work Shift Day: 12 hours

Job Description

Collaborates with clinical nurse in planning, providing, and evaluating the direct nursing care of surgical patients. Surgical Technologists will work at the direction of, or subject to supervision of a physician and surgeon, or registered nurse circulator to facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and operative procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited course for surgical technologists or military equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital of similar size.
• Must be able to foster and maintain working relationships with co-workers and physicians.
• Must be able to communicate in English and to perform potentially complex reading, writing, spelling and mathematics.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize independently and function well under stressful situations.
• Must be able to demonstrate disinfection and sterilization techniques and maintain aseptic technique.
• Must be able to understand and work within the legal limits of the position.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current BLS certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP as per unit standard.

Salary Range: $46.33 - $68.70 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.

El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on: Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare. Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment. Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app. A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight. We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population. A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.