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About the Role

Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations, assisting surgeons, and supporting the surgical team during operations. Ensures adherence to regulations and policies for optimal patient care. May also be responsible for specific procedures and orienting new staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the sterile field for surgical operations.
• Set up sterile instruments.
• Assist surgeons in gowning and gloving.
• Drape patients for surgery.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Hold retractors during surgery.
• Anticipate surgeons' needs during surgery.
• Distribute supplies.
• Perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup.
• Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Perform specific procedures.
• Orient other staff to the department.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or possess certification evidencing education.
• Military training as a scrub tech.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive (if allowed per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union represented employees).
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Skills

• Surgical tools
• Surgical procedures
• Surgical views
• Surgical equipment
• Data interpretation
• Human anatomy
• Human physiology
• Human pathology
• Medical terminology
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization
• Standardized operating procedures
• Scientific methods
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Problem identification
• Problem evaluation
• Problem resolution
• Collaboration

Location

• CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Work Type

• Full Time
• Day/Evening Shift

Experience Level

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Education Level

• HS Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent certification
• Military training as a scrub tech

Salary/Compensations

• $57.09 to $68.22 / hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

• Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, requiring adherence to USP 800 guidelines.
• Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans