Surgical Technician II, Surgery Center

Sutter Health•Stockton, CA

1d•$39 - $54

About The Position

The Surgical Technician II prepares the sterile field for surgical operations, including setting up sterile instruments, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, and draping patients. During operations, the role supports the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons’ needs. The technician also distributes supplies and performs equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. It may include performing specific procedures and helping orient other staff to the department. This is a limited-term, fixed-term role lasting 26 weeks. It is scheduled full time, 40 hours per week, on an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirements. The pay range is $38.90 to $54.45 per hour, subject to work location and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, or certification evidencing the education, or military training as a scrub technician.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive, if allowed under the applicable collective bargaining agreement for union-represented employees.

Responsibilities

Prepare the sterile field for surgical operations, including setting up sterile instruments.
Assist surgeons with gowning and gloving and drape patients for surgery.
Support the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons’ needs.
Distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Perform specific procedures as applicable and help orient other staff to the department as needed.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.