Surgical Technologist

HiredFirst; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical procedures with expertise in handling instruments and ensuring patient care. The role requires an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology and certifications such as CST and BLS. Responsibilities include preparing surgical instruments and assisting the surgical team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fully equipped, growing healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology is required.
• Relevant acute care experience is preferred.
• Preferred to have National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the physician's performance of invasive and diagnostic procedures.
• Handles instruments and supplies necessary during surgical procedures.
• Ensures quality patient care and maintenance of the sterile field.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
• Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Helps drape sterile field.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical technology expertise

CPR or BLS certification

Ability to handle surgical instruments

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Certified Surgery Technician (CST)

Job description

Day Shift - 5x8's. On call schedule: Over a 6 week period - 2-3 weekday and at minimum of 1, 12 hour on call for weekend. Max of 2.

Central to all that California has to offer, We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Facilitates physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and constantly monitors the maintenance of the sterile field.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required
• Relevant acute care experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Certified Surgery Technician (CST) certification or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs of additional supplies.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
• Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Helps drape sterile field.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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