Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health•Tulare, CA

12h

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist facilitates physicians’ performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures, supports quality patient care throughout the operation, and continuously monitors maintenance of the sterile field. The position is with Adventist Health Tulare, a 108-bed acute care hospital with an emergency department and primary and specialty care services. The facility is located in Tulare, California.

Requirements

Associate degree or completion certificate in Surgical Technology is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Tech in Surgery (NCCT-ST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.
Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Relevant acute care experience is preferred.
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technologists or the Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify the surgery to be performed against consent forms and bring the patient to the assigned operating room.
Pass instruments to the surgeon during procedures and anticipate the surgeon’s need for additional supplies.
Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation and before the incision is closed.
Prepare sterile dressings and secure them after incision closure.
Check the supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
Obtain appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for the procedure.
Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
Help drape the sterile field.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assist other team members with cleaning the room for turnover and prepare the room for the next patient.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.