Surgical Tech - Sign-On Available

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Surgical Techs Assist the surgical team members by functioning as a scrub and/or circulating assistant during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures while maintaining the principles of aseptic techniques. Performs technical skill in accordance with established competency standards, policies and procedures. Contributes to the smooth flow and the rapid turnover of surgical cases by transporting patients, setting up the surgical back table, mobilizing and pre-testing surgical equipment and participating in room clean up whenever necessary. Assists in maintaining room inventories by stocking surgical suites and specialty carts to appropriate par level. Assists the surgical team members during major and minor procedures be performed as circulating assistants, and providing assistance to anesthesia staff as necessary under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a safe work environment. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Takes call for after hour emergency procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program preferred.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center required.
Scrub skills for General Gyn, and GU surgery are required.
Current scrub experience that includes the listed surgical specialties.
Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patient , families, and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

CORT credential preferred.
Experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred.
Ortho scrub skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgical team members by functioning as a scrub and/or circulating assistant during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures while maintaining the principles of aseptic techniques.
Performs technical skill in accordance with established competency standards, policies and procedures.
Contributes to the smooth flow and the rapid turnover of surgical cases by transporting patients, setting up the surgical back table, mobilizing and pre-testing surgical equipment and participating in room clean up whenever necessary.
Assists in maintaining room inventories by stocking surgical suites and specialty carts to appropriate par level.
Assists the surgical team members during major and minor procedures be performed as circulating assistants, and providing assistance to anesthesia staff as necessary under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Takes call for after hour emergency procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.