Surgical Technician, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health

About The Position

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is a 162-bed acute care facility on California’s Central Coast, with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center. The Surgical Technician assists the surgical team in preparing procedures in the operating room. The role prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting, and passing instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases. It also includes performing technical skills and maintaining supplies. This position is represented by SEIU.

Requirements

Six months of operating room experience or completion of a Scrub Tech course.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy.

Nice To Haves

High school education, GED, or equivalent.
Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Surgical Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Check required supplies and equipment accurately before each surgical case.
Assemble appropriate supplies and equipment before operative procedures.
Review equipment inventory for the assigned specialty.
Set up operative instrumentation and the sterile field for efficient retrieval and use.
Collect data on assigned surgical cases according to unit-based Performance Standards of Care.
Clean equipment and facilities as necessary.
Perform housekeeping duties as requested.
Transport patients according to unit schedules and priorities.
Perform clerical duties.
Complete instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse according to established standards.
Set up and maintain a neat, orderly sterile field while observing aseptic technique.
Label solutions according to established standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.