Sr. Surgical Technologist - POPC (Burlingame)

University of California, San Francisco•Burlingame, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Sr. Surgical Technologist prepares, processes, cares for, and maintains instruments, supplies, and equipment, and functions as a member of the surgical team during operative procedures. The position requires knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to scrub independently in orthopedic procedures, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and understand the sequencing of surgical procedures. The technologist works at UCSF Medical Facilities, including ASC Bayfront and Orthopaedic Institute, and must be flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Facilities. The role supports safe, effective intraoperative care through preparation and coordination of supplies and equipment, patient positioning, maintenance of the sterile field, surgical counts, environmental controls, and participation in time-outs and quality-improvement activities. The technologist works collaboratively with the circulating nurse and other surgical team members, respects patient rights, follows applicable policies and safety procedures, and provides customer service to patients, coworkers, surgeons, sales representatives, and other guests.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Surgical Technician in a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center or hospital operating-room setting.
American Heart Association CPR Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Facilities.
Knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to scrub independently in orthopedic procedures, anticipate surgeon needs, and understand surgical procedure sequencing.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician educational program.
Surgical Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with work-schedule, time-reporting, identification, and benefit-time policies.
Assist in planning and coordinating intraoperative care, including prioritizing actions, organizing activities, coordinating supplies and equipment, and preparing for emergencies.
Assist with proper patient positioning and use appropriate supports, padding, and restraints.
Coordinate with the surgical team to identify hazards and preventive actions related to anesthesia administration.
Follow safety and emergency procedures, maintain current CPR certification, and understand fire reporting, emergency equipment locations, disaster roles, and occupational hazards.
Apply knowledge of sterilization methods and criteria, and use steam sterilizers and Steris equipment safely and correctly.
Perform surgical hand scrub, sterile gowning, and gloving; follow OR attire and aseptic-technique procedures.
Create, guard, and maintain the sterile field; inspect sterile items, recognize breaks in aseptic technique, and take corrective action.
Anticipate, select, operate, and maintain needed equipment and supplies; remove malfunctioning equipment from service, coordinate emergency supplies, use supplies cost-effectively, and communicate items for charging.
Participate in preoperative time-out checks to ensure availability of equipment, supplies, and implants.
Perform surgical counts according to policy, take corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicate count results.
Monitor and control the operating-room environment, including temperature, humidity, warming devices, electrical safety, and sanitation.
Respect patient rights, privacy, confidentiality, and cultural beliefs.
Demonstrate accountability, safe judgment, flexibility, ethical and legal conduct, receptiveness to constructive criticism, continued learning, and compliance with Body Substance Isolation protocols.
Participate in surgical time-outs, patient/procedure/side/site verification, and quality-improvement activities, including flash sterilization logs and sterilization verification.
Provide customer service to patients, coworkers, surgeons, sales representatives, and other guests.