SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

A Brief Overview The Surgical Technologist works under the direct supervision of the RN to perform a variety of duties in the operation room to assist the surgical team, creating and maintaining a sterile field and functioning as a member of the sterile team. Responsibilities Establishes a sterile field including instruments, and supplies required for specific operations Always follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures Assists in draping of patient and establishment of sterile field Works with OR team to prepare and pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in the operative procedures and maintains a correct count Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure Holds retractors and other devices under direction of the surgeon Assists in proper care and hand off of specimen, from surgical field to RN and verifies correct specimen labeling Assists in cleaning all equipment, carts and rooms after operative procedures Cleans and prepares used instruments for terminal sterilization per hospital policy Provides care to any age-related needs of the patients served on the unit Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital Education High School Diploma or GED Required Associate's Degree Preferred Completion of operating room or surgical technician course Required Experience 3+ years to 5 years of experience as an Operating Room Technician Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to scrub a variety of service lines Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand English Ability to work as a valued team member Problem identification and resolution skills Effective organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, physicians and ancillary staff Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty Strong computer skills Strong attention to detail Licenses & Certifications CST - Certified Surgical Tech preferred Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) certification preferred National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT) certification preferred Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required Benefits and Pay Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $46.36 - $59.75 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr