Surgical Tech II Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to support all phases of the surgical procedure. You will prep the operating room, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies to maintain a sterile field.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to sterile technique to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician Training Course with 1 year in acute care/stand-alone ambulatory surgery center.
• Focus on Ortho, Laparoscopic procedures, vascular and/or ophthalmology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the surgical team in planning intra-operative care.
• Performs scrub functions for all specialty procedures and cases.
• Prepares case carts and physician preference lists; updates as needed.
• Maintains safe aseptic practice and uses sterilization equipment correctly.
• Identifies hazards and ensures patient positioning and safety intra-operatively.
• Handles specimens per department policies and assists in instrument room.

Skills

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technician Training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care.

Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and other members of the surgical team in planning intra-operative care of the patient.
• Performs scrub functions for all Specialty Service Line procedures as well as major or minor specialty cases.
• Utilizes physician preference lists and nursing care plans in preparation for specific operative procedures. Demonstrates competence in use of the computer to generate case cart pick lists and physician preference lists. Updates physician preference lists as necessary.
• Demonstrates safe practice and knowledge of safety principles for the following: Standard precautions Electro-surgical safety Radiation safety Code Blue Protocol - adult and pediatric Malignant Hyperthermia Fire in the Operating Room OR Disaster Procedure Positioning patients intra-operatively. Understands the relationship between anatomy and physiology and positioning and recognizes potential safety hazards to the patient. Utilizes appropriate positioning equipment.
• Uses safe methods of identification, handling, and disposition of patient specimens according to established department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Demonstrates competence in operation of the following: Decontamination unit Steam autoclave Chemical sterilization (Steris unit) Demonstrates knowledge of correct procedure for testing and documenting of results for sterilization equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of the cleaning, care, handling and sterilization of all types of surgical instruments. Accepts assignment to instrument room.

Job Requirements

Required

• Surgical Technician Training Course Graduate and 1 year in acute care/stand alone ambulatory surgery center. Focus on Ortho, Laparoscopic procedures, vascular and/or ophthalmology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California