Surgical Technologist, Surgery General North

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

3d•$49 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist III participates as a member of the perioperative team. The Surgical Technologist III performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures and assists anesthesia personnel. The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role. The staff member in this role will have demonstrated advanced clinical expertise as outlined in the position description. The staff member in this position must be able to participate in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood. The Surgical Technologist III works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (or has certification that evidences education) OR Military training as a scrub tech
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive (if allowed per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union represented employees)
1 year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the perioperative team.
Performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopy procedures.
Assists anesthesia personnel.
Focuses on the scrub person role.
Participates in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood.
Works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.
Identifies, evaluates and resolves standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Builds collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.