Surgical Technologist (Cert), Surgery, Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Surgical Technologist

Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.

It is the responsibility of the Surgical Technologist to function under the direct supervision of an RN while performing the scrub role on the intraoperative team and/or assisting with other patient care activities, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program
• Completion of Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level

Experience:

• Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required
• Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred

License and Certifications:

• Certified Surgical Tech Required at hire
• Basic Life Support Required at hire

Prerequisite Skills:

• Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies
• Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills required
• Data entry computer skills required
• Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment
• Ability to teach the role of Surgical Technologist including surgical technique, equipment and instrumentation

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance): Employees in this position have access to protected health information.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization principles and methods
• Assists with patient care plan and implementation, utilizing knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures and physician preference guidelines
• Demonstrates and monitors aseptic technique principle during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including scrubbed team members
• Validates supply and instrument sterility which includes checking package, wrap or container integrity, chemical indicators and expiration dates
• Utilizes cost effective practices through judicious supply use and selective opening and/or preparation of surgeon preferences
• Maintains accurate count of all sponges, needles, or other items to be counted before, during and at wound closure
• Performs all tasks required of the scrub including but not limited to skin preparation; positioning assistance; gowning and gloving of self and others; draping; sterile field preparation; counts; preparation and passing of instruments, supplies, equipment; safe handling/disposition of sharps; accurate measuring of fluids on the sterile field; applies sterile dressing; safe disposal of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments and liquid waste
• Cares for specimens in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to specimen handling, processing and accountability
• Prepares instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transports on case cart to SPD
• Willingly shares knowledge and skills with all other team members
• Notifies SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment
• Implement adult learning theories when teaching surgical technologist role

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Attends educational and training seminars which further own knowledge and skill base
• Supports and participates in new programs and/or plans for change which maintains or improves quality patient care
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources.

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.