Surgical Tech Full Time Evenings

Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additionalbenefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the perioperative registered nurse, assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Performs additional duties related to the preparation and maintenance of a safe operating room environment.

Position Accountabilities:

1. Assists in preparing the operating room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
2. Demonstrates aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, performing the surgical handscrub, setting up procedures and maintaining the sterile field intraoperatively.
3. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to maintain equipment and insure supplies are available for surgical procedures.
4. Assists in positioning and draping of patient for surgical procedures.
5. Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase.
6. Is responsible for the care of instruments/equipment during the intraoperative phase and postoperative phase, as necessary.
7. Follows written procedures for steam, and sterrad sterilization.
8. Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment, instruments or procedure.
9. Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens, accurately handling specimens at all times.
10. Accurately completes operating room sponge, needle and instrument counts. Follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count reporting all discrepancies to the circulating nurse and surgeon. Adheres to policy utilizing sponge accounting system.
11. Maintains a safe environment for the patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
12. Protects the patient’s dignity and right to privacy closely observing the patient with minimal disturbance.
13. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
14. Responds effectively in a prompt, precise and professional manner in emergency situations.
15. Assists with the orientation of students and new personnel to the department as assigned.
16. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
17. Assumes responsibility for own learning and clinical competence.
18. Is punctual and reports to work when scheduled. Returns from breaks on time.
19. Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date.
20. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
21. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.
22. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified)
• Certification in specialty preferred

Pay range: $33.63 - $52.10

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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