Surgical Technologist, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in St. Helena, California, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring quality patient care and maintaining sterile environments. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology and relevant experience is preferred. Position requires certifications in CPR and surgical technology. Join a committed team in a beautiful region providing innovative medical care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required.
• Relevant acute care experience: Preferred.
• Certification from National Board of Surgical Technologists: Preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic procedures.
• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Ensures quality patient care and maintenance of sterile field.
• Prepares sterile dressings and secures them post-operation.

Skills

Surgical technology skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151‑bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin‑O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

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

• Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required
• Relevant acute care experience: Preferred

Licenses and 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 Licenses and Certifications

• AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS: 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 the 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.