Surgical Technologist I- Surgery (Full Time, Days)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 premium medical plan

Vision and dental coverage

Employer retirement match

Generous PTO accrual

Extended Sick Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support the operating room team across preop, intraoperative and postop phases.

The role emphasizes patient care, coordination with surgeons, and maintaining sterile technique in a fast-paced environment. The position requires at least one year of hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist, CPR certification, and a willingness to pursue additional certification or trainee programs offered by Enloe.

Qualifications

• Minimum: one year recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Graduate of an accredited Operation Room Technician course or completed Enloe Surgical Tech Trainee Program.
• Desired: membership in a national surgical technologist organization.
• Minimum: CPR recognition; Certification as a Surgical Technologist is desired.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure.

Skills

Technical competence

Professional judgment

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Hospital OR tech program

Enloe Surgical Tech Trainee

CPR certification

Surgical Technologist certification (desired)

Job description

ENL Surgery Main OR Compensation range: $36.40 - $46.60 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 80 Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist I functions as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: One (1) year recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist,
• Graduate of an accredited Operation Room Technician course or has successfully completed Enloe Medical Center's hospital based Surgical Technologist Training Program OR Current Enloe employee who has applied and been accepted into the Surgical Tech Trainee Program
• Desired: Membership in a national surgical technologist organization

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Current CPR recognition
• Desired: Certification as a Surgical Technologist

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional judgment and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis.
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Must have the basic skills appropriate to the role of the Surgical Technologist.
• Must have the ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve efficiently.
• Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based QI task forces and committees.
• Must be able to meet competency requirements.
• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.