Surgical Technologist II

Sutter Health•Fremont, CA

6d•$54 - $75

About The Position

Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations, including setting up sterile instruments, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, and draping patients. Directly supports the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons’ needs. Supports department functionality by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific procedures and help orient other staff to the department. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, 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 written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based information and instructions.
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 meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with 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.

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.
May perform specific procedures and help orient other staff to the department.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable to the work, following relevant guidelines.