Surgical Tech Jobs in Sonoma, CA

Surgical Technician

$38.64 - $53.13 / hour

Overview Performs a variety of roles to assist in the care of patients in the operating room in accordance with established policies and protocols for surgical technologists. Strong ortopedic experence preferred. Responsibilities Contributes to a safe, effective environment for the surgical patient. Contributes to a culture of safety. Applies and enforces principles of aseptic technique. Checks all equipment to be used on sterile field and reports or corrects unsafe conditions prior to placing on the sterile field. Verifies exposure to sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Demonstrates ability to operate sterilizers and all equipment used in operating room. Assists surgeon and first assistant by passing surgical instruments, supplies, and sponges. Assists as needed when no assistant is available. Initiates sponge, instrument, and sharp counts at the appropriate time. Maintains awareness of location of all countable items throughout the procedure in order to maintain a correct count. Assists with the adequate preparation of the operating room for surgery. Communicates with circulating nurse concerning proper preparation and disposition of specimens. Aides nurses with duties related to the care of the patient while in the operating room. Organizes and inspects surgical instrumentation. Checks for cleanliness, damage, and function. Reports any damaged instruments to sterile processing for repair or replacement and replaces on the field as needed. Pulls disposable supplies for scheduled surgical cases according to the preference cards 3 business days in advance in order to ensure any missing supplies can be obtained in time for the case. Communicates missing supplies to surgical purchaser. Creates and updates surgeons preference cards as needed. Fills in for sterile processing staff when they are unavailable. Decontaminates & inspects instruments. Able to run the washer decontaminator, ultrasonic cleaner, sterilizers, and scope cleaning equipment according to policies and procedures. Participates in continuing education to improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies. Qualifications Education : Completion of Surgical Technician program required. Certification preferred. Experience : Minimum of 1 year related experience or equivalent. Licenses & Certifications : BLS; Surgical Technician Certification preferred. Required Skills & Knowledge : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions to interpret medical orders and medical records. Able to utilize deductive reasoning, common sense and critical thinking to problem solve and demonstrate the ability to make independent, appropriate judgments based upon evidence based practice. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $38.64 Maximum: USD $53.13

Surgical Tech

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist, Surgery, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth Kentfield, CA

$48.06 - $59.78 / hour

ABOUT MARINHEALTH Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? 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. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center Compensation Range: $48.06 - $59.78 Work Shift: 10 Hour (days) (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Description Summary: 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: EDUCATION 1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required 2. Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program 3. Completion of Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level EXPERIENCE 1. Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required 2. Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support Required at hire Certified Surgical Tech Preferred at hire PREREQUISITE SKILLS 1. Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology 2. Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology 3. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies 4. Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies 5. Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills required 6. Data entry computer skills required 7. Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment 8. Ability to teach the role of Surgical Technologist including surgical technique, equipment and instrumentation Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org . C.A.R.E.S. Standards: 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. Health & Immunizations: 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. Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements. Equal Employment: 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.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

1 month ago

Surgical Technologist (Cert), Surgery, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth Kentfield, CA

$52.49 - $65.28 / hour

ABOUT MARINHEALTH Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? 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. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center Compensation Range: $52.49 - $65.28 Work Shift: 10 Hour (days) (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Description Summary: 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: Education: 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 Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria): (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up 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. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description. 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 Accommodation: Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org . C.A.R.E.S. Standards: 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. Health & Immunizations: 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. Compensation: The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements. Equal Employment: 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.