Surgical Tech - *Sign-On Available*

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will scrub and/or circulate, maintain aseptic technique, and help prepare the back table and equipment for a variety of procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires a graduate of an approved surgical technician program, BLS/Healthcare Provider status, and at least one year of clinical OR experience, with emphasis on General/Gyn, GU, and ortho

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program preferred.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status required. CORT credential preferred.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center; OR hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team as scrub and/or circulating assistant under RN supervision.
• Maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
• Transport patients and prepare the back table and equipment for surgery.
• Assist in room setup and turnover to support efficient case flow.
• Stock surgical suites and carts to appropriate par levels; support anesthesia as needed.

Skills

Surgical experience

Aseptic technique

Patient transport

Room setup

Education

Surgical technician training

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department

Surgery

Sign-on Available - Experienced Surgical Techs

Assist the surgical team members by functioning as a scrub and/or circulating assistant during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures while maintaining the principles of aseptic techniques.

Performs technical skill in accordance with established competency standards, policies and procedures.

Contributes to the smooth flow and the rapid turnover of surgical cases by transporting patients, setting up the surgical back table, mobilizing and pre-testing surgical equipment and participating in room clean up whenever necessary.

Assists in maintaining room inventories by stocking surgical suites and specialty carts to appropriate par level.

Assists the surgical team members during major and minor procedures be performed as circulating assistants, and providing assistance to anesthesia staff as necessary under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Maintains a safe work environment.

Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Takes call for after hour emergency procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program preferred.

Licensure

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. CORT credential preferred.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center required. Experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred. Scrub skills for General Gyn, and GU surgery are required. Ortho scrub skills are preferred.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

Current scrub experience that includes the listed surgical specialties.

Interpersonal Skills

Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patient , families, and co-workers.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $41.19 - $47.67. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials

• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

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