Surgical Technologist, Surgery (Part-Time, Evening Shift)

Surgical Technologist, Surgery (Part-Time, Evening Shift) Bakersfield, CA, United States Job Description Job Summary Facilitates physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required Licenses/Certifications National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required Certified Surgery Technician (CST) certification or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification: Required Essential Functions Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room. Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure. Anticipates surgeon’s needs of additional supplies. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Prepares sterile dressings. Secures dressings after incision closure. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. Helps drape sterile field. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. Job Info Job Identification 63726 Job Category Technologist Locations 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, US #J-18808-Ljbffr