Surgical Technician III

Cottage Health System • Santa Barbara, CA

3d

About The Position

In addition to the Surgical Tech II duties, is responsible for promoting the team effort toward excellence in patient care and efficiency by assisting and anticipating perioperative patient care needs, seeking information from appropriate sources when applicable, gathering equipment and supplies, demonstrating knowledge of sterilization techniques, as well as the proper care and handling of specialty equipment. Requires: Minimum of six months at Cottage Health in Surgical Services or recent cardio/vascular experience. More than 2 years' experience employed in a comparable acute care setting demonstrative advanced specialty expertise. BLS required. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Surgical Tech III for their Surgery department responsible for in addition to the Surgical Tech II duties, The Surgical Tech III is responsible for promoting the team effort toward excellence in patient care and efficiency by assisting and anticipating peri-operative patient care needs, seeking information from appropriate sources when applicable, gathering equipment and supplies, demonstrating knowledge of sterilization techniques, as well as the proper care and handling of specialty equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Education: Minimum: Graduation from certified surgical technician program, completion of a comparable military program, or one year's experience performing similar duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of six months at Cottage Health in Surgical Services or recent cardio/vascular experience.
• More than 2 years' experience employed in a comparable acute care setting demonstrative advanced specialty expertise.
• BLS required.
• Graduation from certified surgical technician program, completion of a comparable military program, or one year's experience performing similar duties.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; identify the structure and functions of body parts.
• Recognize common disorder of the body.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• assisting and anticipating perioperative patient care needs
• seeking information from appropriate sources when applicable
• gathering equipment and supplies
• demonstrating knowledge of sterilization techniques
• proper care and handling of specialty equipment
• promoting the team effort toward excellence in patient care and efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees