Surgical Technician

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist with operative procedures and support the surgical team with supplies and sterile technique.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a sterile field, inspecting items for contamination, anticipating equipment needs, and ensuring all tools function properly during procedures. The role requires 1 year of OR experience or training and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• One year experience in operating room as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Technician training required.
• Certification or eligible for certification preferred.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a sterile field.
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening.
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use.
• Operates and maintains mechanical, electrical, and air powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Scrub all surgical procedures and understand the special needs, techniques, and requirements of the individual surgeon.
• Ability to scrub specialty surgeries without the presence of a sales representative including sports medicine and trauma.
• Assists RN with completion of operative charge and recording of hardware used during procedure.
• Collects specimens and cultures by verifying source and correct tissue identification with surgeon.

Skills

Detail oriented

Collaborative team player

Excellent communicator

Cooperative and thorough

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mammoth Lakes - Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $34.82 - $49.59 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, The Surgical Technician assists with surgical procedures in scrubbing duties. Responsible for preparing for procedures and assisting operative team, including preparation and maintenance of sterile supplies.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain a sterile field.
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening.
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins.
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use.
• Operates and maintains mechanical, electrical, and air powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Scrub all surgical procedures and understand the special needs, techniques, and requirements of the individual surgeon.
• Ability to scrub specialty surgeries without the presence of a sales representative including sports medicine and trauma.
• Assists RN with completion of operative charge and recording of hardware used during procedure.
• Collects specimens and cultures by verifying source and correct tissue identification with surgeon.

Who You Are

• Detail oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Excellent communicator
• Cooperative and thorough

Qualifications

• One year experience in operating room as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Technician training required.
• Certification or eligible for certification preferred.
• American Heart Association or American Red CrossBLS certification required.

Job Information

Full-time, varied 12-hour day/evening shifts. On-call required. Starting wage $34.82 to $42.21 based on qualifications.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.An equal opportunity employer.