Surgical Tech (Cert), Surgery, Part Time (32 hr week), Evening

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

1d•$57 - $71

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works under the direct supervision of an RN as part of the intraoperative team, performing the scrub role and assisting with other patient care activities in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role requires knowledge and application of aseptic technique and sterilization practices, support of the patient care plan, and preparation and maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist serves patients from birth through all stages of adulthood and must provide care appropriate to their physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The position has access to protected health information as needed to perform its duties. This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week on an 8-hour evening shift. The posted compensation range is $56.78–$70.60. The role is with Marin General Hospital, doing business as MarinHealth Medical Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program.
Certified Surgical Tech required at hire.
Basic Life Support required at hire.
Two years of recent experience in a hospital or healthcare facility.
Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy, and physiology.
Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to work independently, interdependently, and under supervision while following department and hospital policies.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Data-entry computer skills.
Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for patient care appropriate to the ages served, from infants through adults aged 80 and older.
Ability to comply with patient privacy requirements; the role requires access to protected health information.
Required measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment, subject to legally consistent medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Surgical Technologist certification program and exam is preferred; it is required for the Certified level.
Two years of current Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

Apply aseptic technique principles and practices.
Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization principles and methods.
Assist with patient care planning and implementation using knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures, and physician preference guidelines.
Monitor aseptic technique during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including among scrubbed team members.
Validate supply and instrument sterility by checking package, wrap, or container integrity, chemical indicators, and expiration dates.
Use supplies cost-effectively through judicious use and selective opening or preparation of surgeon preferences.
Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and other items before, during, and at wound closure.
Perform scrub duties, including skin preparation, positioning assistance, gowning and gloving, draping, sterile-field preparation, counts, preparing and passing instruments and supplies, safe handling and disposal of sharps, measuring fluids on the sterile field, applying sterile dressings, and disposing of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments, and liquid waste safely.
Handle, process, and account for specimens according to applicable policies and procedures.
Prepare instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transport them on a case cart to SPD.
Share knowledge and skills with other team members.
Notify SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment.
Apply adult learning theories when teaching the Surgical Technologist role.
Attend educational and training seminars to further knowledge and skills.
Support and participate in new programs or plans for change that maintain or improve quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.