Surgical Technician – Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the operating room team by preparing surgical cases and maintaining a sterile field. You will retract and pass instruments to surgeons, and help manage supplies during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma; an associate/technical degree is preferred. CPR/BLS is required; CNA certification is a plus. Per diem/day shift with hospital-wide benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Scrub technician experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred
• Surgery Technician certification: Preferred
• CPR/BLS certification: Required
• CNA certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures; reviews inventory for assigned specialty.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities; provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the RN according to standards.
• Sets up/maintains neat sterile field; labels solutions according to standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Scrub technician experience

Education

High School/GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Tulare seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the operating room team by preparing surgical cases and maintaining a sterile field. You will retract and pass instruments to surgeons, and help manage supplies during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma; an associate/technical degree is preferred. CPR/BLS is required; CNA certification is a plus. Per diem/day shift with hospital-wide benefits is offered.