Surgical Technologist II

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 46,617 - 58,244; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist in preparing the operating room and surgical team for procedures. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm in a sterile environment.

You will set up surgical equipment, support the surgical team, and ensure patient safety. Applicants must have a high school diploma, surgical tech certification, and CPR certification. The position offers a pay range of $33.84 - $42.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent experience required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical instruments.
• Assist surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player mindset

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Surgical Technology program certification

Basic Life Support - CPR certification

Job description

Overview

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient’s healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Meets and addresses the age related needs of patient groups served, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.
• Understands and maintains aseptic technique, and proper cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing technique as identified in departmental policies and procedures. Identifies any break in technique immediately verbalizing and correcting the problem. Follows universal precautions.
• Plans and prepares for assigned cases by, but not limited to, reviewing assignments at earliest available time, reviewing pertinent literature, preference cards, manufacturer information, discussing with company representative, discussing with surgeon, and by collaborating with knowledgeable peers.
• Sets in motion the planning and preparation according to daily assignment by: a.Respecting patients' rights for privacy and confidentiality. b.Documenting appropriate changes on preference cards. c.Using supplies judiciously and in a cost- effective manner. d.Reviewing preference card and prepares self for surgical procedure. e. Handling surgical specimens accurately following departmental policy f. Documenting appropriate changes on preference cards g. Using supplies judiciously and in a cost-effective manner
• Operates and maintains equipment and supplies following departmental policies and/or manufacturer's recommendations. Handles instruments and equipment in proper manner to preserve integrity of instrument. Reports the need for repairs to the materials office, supervisor, or enters maintenance request in order entry.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience., upon hire and
• Surgical Techs that began working as Surgical Techs after 1997 must be a graduate of an Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech Certification Program and 2 years minimum experience, upon hire and
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)

Preferred

• 5 years experience in the related field

Pay Range $33.84 - $42.28 /hour