Surgical Technician, Outpatient Operating Room

Position Overview:

The Surgery Technician assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the hospital. The Surgery Technician scrubs for surgical procedures for geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. Cleans instruments and rooms, picks cases, monitors inventory and stocks OR rooms. The Surgery Technician also provides care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and trauma patient, with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program or equivalent education, experience, or training.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6 months current experience in a multispecialty inpatient or outpatient surgery department. Internship experience recognized as experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of anatomy.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and emergency procedures.
• Thorough understanding of surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions.

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Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $38.07 to $46.42 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.