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

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

3d • $37 - $48

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist I functions as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative phases of surgical procedures. This full-time position is with Enloe Health’s Surgery Main OR and is scheduled for PM shifts, with 8-hour shifts, variable days off, and 80 hours per pay period.

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center in Northern California. Its mission is to elevate the health of the communities it serves, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care, human connection, and mutual support.

Candidates need to meet one of the listed minimum experience or training pathways, hold current CPR recognition, and demonstrate the technical, communication, organizational, and patient-care abilities needed to work effectively in a demanding surgical environment.

Requirements

• At least one of the following: one year of recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist; two years of recent surgery center experience as a Surgical Tech; graduation from an accredited Operating Room Technician course; successful completion of Enloe Medical Center’s hospital-based Surgical Technologist Training Program; or current employment at Enloe and acceptance into its Surgical Tech Trainee Program.
• Current CPR recognition.
• Technical competence, professional judgment, and sensitivity to patients and families in crisis.
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public, 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 remain calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education, unit-based quality improvement task forces, and committees.
• Ability to meet competency requirements and perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative phases of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate technical competence, professional judgment, and sensitivity to patients and families in crisis.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Organize, prioritize, and solve problems efficiently while remaining calm, efficient, and focused in a demanding environment.
• Participate in continuing education programs, unit-based quality improvement task forces, and committees.
• Meet competency requirements and perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Medical plan with a $0 premium, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) that begins accruing immediately and can be used as it is 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