Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Tulare, CA

6h • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Tulare is a 108-bed acute care hospital with an emergency department and primary and specialty care services, serving California’s Central Valley. The Surgical Technologist facilitates physicians’ performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures by handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgery. The role supports quality patient care throughout the operative procedure and continually monitors the sterile field.

Requirements

• Associate degree or certificate of program completion in Surgical Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Tech in Surgery (NCCT-ST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree