Surgical Technologist - CVOR, Full Time, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Yuba City, CA, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support physicians during invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The role involves handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring a sterile field, and monitoring patient care during surgeries.

The position requires an Associate Degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology, with preferred acute care experience and certs such as NBST/AST and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology (Required)
• Relevant acute care experience (Preferred)
• National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certification (Preferred)
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Verifies the surgical procedure with consent and brings patient to the operating room.
• Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Anticipates surgeon's needs for additional supplies.
• Performs counts with circulator prior to incision and before closure.
• Prepares sterile dressings and secures them after incision closure.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Assists in preparing room for the next patient.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists in room turnover and cleaning.

Skills

Surgical technology skills

ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE

CPR or BLS certification

Surgical technologist licensure/certs

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area‘s leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville‘s community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

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

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: RequiredRelevant acute care experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Location: Yuba City, CA-95993

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God‘s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.