Surgical Tech I - Women's Surgery - Sharp Mary Birch - 12 Hour Night Shift - Full Time - Eligible for New Hire Incentive
About The Position
Provides specific patient care duties and performs unit support activities in the operating room suite at Sharp Mary Birch. This is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift position, with shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM and a 12/36 schedule. Weekend work is required as needed; on-call is not required. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, and employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement. The Surgical Tech I prepares operating rooms and cases, supports the surgical team, handles instruments and equipment, and upholds patient safety and infection-prevention standards. The position also includes department support, cost-conscious use of supplies, and assisting with employee and student orientation and training. A $5,000 new-hire sign-on incentive may be available to eligible candidates who meet the stated experience and employment criteria.
Requirements
- Experience as an operating room or surgical technician in a hospital or ambulatory setting within the last 12 months, or graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within the last 12 months.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification from the American Heart Association.
- Solid understanding of anatomy, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, instruments, sterilization, and operating-room safety.
- Skills in setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, maintaining counts, and anticipating surgeon needs.
- Ability to communicate clearly with the surgical team, respond quickly to changes, maintain strict attention to detail, and uphold infection-prevention standards.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Responsibilities
- Update surgeon preference cards according to entity-specific processes.
- Comply with all count policies and procedures and provide an appropriate report to relieving scrub personnel.
- Verify that instrument trays match the instrument lists and escalate incomplete trays.
- Care for and handle surgical instruments and equipment appropriately, including preventing loss.
- Assist with room preparation, obtain necessary supplies, and set up cases according to preference cards.
- Pick cases according to physician preference cards.
- Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including surgical time-outs, medication and fluid labeling on the sterile field, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Anticipate procedural needs before and during each case.
- Identify problems and take appropriate action to support department objectives and improve quality of care.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring new employees and assist with new employee orientation and student training.
- Role-model the Sharp Experience.
- Use supplies judiciously to help achieve department expense-per-unit-of-service goals and identify opportunities for cost containment or improved patient care.
- Work additional or different shifts when requested and appropriate.
- Complete department tasks beyond routine responsibilities and fulfill commitments for additional responsibilities.
- Use downtime effectively, including assisting other staff, restocking rooms, and processing instruments.
Benefits
- Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 new-hire sign-on incentive, subject to the stated eligibility and retention requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
