Surgical Technician II - Surgery

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

1d•$49 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist III participates as a member of the perioperative team. The Surgical Technologist III performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures and assists anesthesia personnel. The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role. The staff member in this role will have demonstrated advanced clinical expertise as outlined in the position description. The staff member in this position must be able to participate in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood. The Surgical Technologist III works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Patient Care Manager. Weekend shifts are assigned on a rotating basis.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Minimum three years recent experience in surgical technologist role.
Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Documented competency to scrub major procedures in at least five surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the perioperative team.
Performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures.
Assists anesthesia personnel.
Focuses on the scrub person role.
Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise.
Participates in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood.
Works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.
Assigned to weekend shifts on a rotating basis.