Surgical Technician (Per Diem)

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician for per diem shifts to support the operating room team. You will prepare for procedures, scrub in, maintain sterile supplies, and assist the surgical team during case work.

Starting wage ranges from $33.16 to $40.20 hourly, with on-call responsibilities and varied 12-hour day/evening shifts; certification preferred, and AHA/Red Cross BLS is required.

Qualifications

• One year experience in operating room as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Technician training.
• 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

Team player

Excellent communicator

Cooperative and thorough

Education

Surgical Technician experience or training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $33.16 - $47.23 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 Cross BLS certification required.

Job Information

• Per diem, varied 12-hour day/evening shifts.
• On-call required.
• Starting wage $33.16 to $40.20 based on qualifications.

An equal opportunity employer.