Surgical Tech II- Operating Room- General Surgery, GU, GYN, Neuro, Ortho (Full-Time, 10-Hour Rotating Shifts, Nights, Weekends, Call Required)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

37d•$54 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Surgical Technologists provide surgical support to physicians and patients across nearly every surgical specialty while working alongside nationally recognized surgeons performing some of the world's most advanced and complex procedures. Employees benefit from a structured Surgical Technologist career ladder, ongoing professional development and continuous learning, exposure to innovative surgical technologies at a top 10 ranked hospital in the nation, collaboration within highly specialized multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to work across diverse surgical service lines (excluding Labor & Delivery). Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care, Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health, Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Requirements

Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology
Two (2) or more years of experience
Ability to provide comfort and support for perioperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care/privacy
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
Ability to apply sound judgment and make informed decisions
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to assist the team in meeting standard work requirements for all patient care in the operating room, including but not limited to, setting up a case, activities related to patient care during the case, and cleaning at completion of the case
Advanced knowledge related to OR emergencies
Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology
Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons
Knowledge of the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique. Ability to communicate and immediately correct identified breaks in sterile technique
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of and adherence to Stanford Healthcare policies and practices that meet all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of general safety procedures and ability to escalate any violations of safety procedures, as appropriate
Takes accountability for own clinical and professional growth based on continuing education, evaluations, and feedback
BLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

CST - Certified Surgical Tech preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as needed.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical procedures.
Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team.
Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment.
Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.

Benefits

A structured Surgical Technologist career ladder
Ongoing professional development and continuous learning
Exposure to innovative surgical technologies at a top 10 ranked hospital in the nation
Collaboration within highly specialized multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities to work across diverse surgical service lines (excluding Labor & Delivery)
Career Growth
Structured Surgical Technologist career ladder
Continued compensation growth
Annual education reimbursement of up to $2,000
Ongoing professional development opportunities
World-Class Environment
Top 10 nationally ranked academic medical center
Level I Trauma Center
Magnet-recognized organization
State-of-the-art facilities and surgical technology
Comprehensive Benefits
One of the nation’s top retirement matching and contribution programs
Free commuter benefits
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Opportunities to work alongside internationally recognized physicians and clinical leaders