Surgical Technician (Per Diem)

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, CA seeks a Surgical Technician for per diem, 12-hour day/evening shifts, with on-call requirements. Starting wage ranges from $34.82 to $42.21 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

The role focuses on scrubbing duties, sterile field maintenance, and operative support. The candidate should have one year of OR experience or training, BLS certification, and preferably some certification.

Qualifications

• One year OR experience as Surgical Technician or in training.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certified required.
• Certification preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a sterile field for procedures.
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening.
• Anticipate equipment and supply needs before cases.
• Ensure all equipment functions prior to use.
• Operate mechanical, electrical, and air-powered devices per manuals.
• Scrub all procedures and adapt to surgeon's needs.
• Scrub specialty surgeries without sales reps when needed (e.g., sports medicine, trauma).
• Assist RN with completing operative charges and recording hardware used.
• Collect specimens and cultures with correct tissue identification

Skills

Detail oriented

Collaborative team player

Excellent communicator

Cooperative and thorough

Job description

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 Will Do

• Create and maintain a sterile field.
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening.
• Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins.
• Assure all equipment is functioning before use.
• Operate and maintain 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.
• Assist RN with completion of operative charge and recording of hardware used during procedure.
• Collect 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 Cross BLS certification required.

Job Information

• Per diem, 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.