Surgical Tech II - CVOR (12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funds

Relocation bonus

Free commute

Career ladder

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Rotating Surgical Technologist for the Cardiovascular Operating Room. This role supports physicians and patients across complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries, with a formal Surgical Technology program and at least 2 years of experience.

You will contribute to a high‑caliber team, maintain sterile technique, and pass instruments in a timely manner. The position offers a career ladder, education funds, relocation assistance, and a robust benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• BLS certification and CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare the surgical field.
• Monitor patient safety and communicate with team during procedures.
• Support perioperative care and room turnover as directed by staff.

Skills

Perioperative care

Sterile technique

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America) Job Description Summary

Stanford Surgical Techs provide surgical support to physicians and patients undergoing a surgical procedure in all surgical service lines except for L&D and work with our top-ranked surgeons on some of the most complex cases in the world. This position offers a robust career ladder for continued growth and an environment that fosters innovation and continued learning. Stanford's Cardiovascular Operating Room is globally recognized with a long history of excellence in surgical care. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery, Stanford surgeons performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States in 1968, cementing Stanford’s reputation as a leader in cardiovascular medicine. In 1981, Stanford performed the first successful heart‑lung transplant. Currently, Stanford ranks #1 in the US for Transplant Rate, #1 for Graft Survival Rate at the 1‑year mark, and #1 in California for Organ Acceptance. Our nurses are trained with state‑of‑the‑art technology and equipment allowing them to fully contribute as members of a multidisciplinary surgical team. Stanford CVOR nurses are highly skilled, dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.

Why Stanford Health Care?

• We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
• We help you commute to work for free, and we offer a relocation bonus to assist in making a possible move more manageable for you and your family.
• Our surgical tech positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.
• We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.

What you will do

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as needed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical procedures.
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team.
• Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case.
• Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.

Education Qualifications

Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology.

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide comfort and support for perioperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care/privacy.
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to assist the team in meeting standard work requirements for all patient care in the operating room, including but not limited to, setting up a case, activities related to patient care during the case, and cleaning at completion of the case.
• Advanced knowledge related to OR emergencies.
• Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology.
• Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons.
• Knowledge of the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique.
• Ability to communicate and immediately correct identified breaks in sterile technique.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Stanford Healthcare policies and practices that meet all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures and ability to elevate any violations of safety procedures, as appropriate.
• Takes accountability for own clinical and professional growth based on continuing education, evaluations, and feedback.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support
• CST – Certified Surgical Tech preferred

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C‑I‑CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care. Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health. Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $53.41 - $60.15 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.