Surgical Tech II — Skilled OR Support in Acute Care

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 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