Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist during operative procedures. The role involves handling instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring sterile technique, and maintaining patient care quality in the operating room.

Required are an Associate Degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology with BLS/NCCT-ST or CST credentials; CPR/BLS preferred. Prior acute care experience is a plus; responsibilities include counts, setup, and room turnover.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology.
• Relevant acute care experience preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: CPR/BLS preferred; NCCT-ST or CST required; BLS required by facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure and anticipates surgeon’s needs for additional supplies.
• Performs appropriate instrument counts with circulator prior to incision and after closure; prepares sterile dressings.

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology

Job description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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: Required
• Relevant 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

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Tech in Surgery (NCCT-ST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST): 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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