Surgical Technologist I- Surgery (Full-Time, PMs)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist I functions as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative phases of surgical procedures. The position requires technical competence, professional judgment, sensitivity to patients and families in crisis, and effective collaboration and communication with physicians, staff, patients, and the public. The role is based in the Surgery Main OR at Enloe Health and is scheduled for PM shifts, eight hours per shift, with variable days off and 80 hours per pay period.

Requirements

• One year of recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist; or two years of recent surgery center experience as a Surgical Tech; or graduation from an accredited Operating Room Technician course; or successful completion of Enloe Medical Center’s hospital-based Surgical Technologist Training Program; or current Enloe employment and acceptance into the Surgical Tech Trainee Program.
• Current CPR recognition.
• Demonstrated technical competence, professional judgment, and sensitivity for patients and families in crisis.
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills appropriate to the role of a Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve efficiently.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient, and focused.
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education programs, unit-based QI task forces, and committees.
• Ability to meet competency requirements and perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in a national surgical technologist organization.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative phases of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate technical competence, professional judgment, and sensitivity toward patients and families in crisis.
• Interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Organize, prioritize, and problem solve efficiently.
• Remain calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
• Participate actively in continuing education programs, unit-based quality improvement task forces, and committees.
• Meet competency requirements and perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off plan that begins accruing immediately and can be used as earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed