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SURGICAL TECH III

Dignity Health

Santa Maria, CAJob$36.86–46.06/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$36.86–46.06/hr
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification As A Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) Or Technologist In Surgery-Certified (TS-C)Basic Life Support - CPR BLS Within 30 Days

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring a SURGICAL TECH III. The Surgical Tech III prepares the operating room and surgical team for various procedures. This role involves setting up equipment, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining a sterile environment. The successful candidate will adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and contribute to the patient's healing process.

Key focus areas include Set up surgical equipment and instruments, Assist the surgical team, and Ensure a sterile environment.

Successful candidates bring Completion Of Surgical Technologist Training, Completion Of Certification As A Surgical Technologist, and Three Years Recent Hospital Experience As Surgical Technologist. Important skills include Adaptability, Team-Player Mindset, and Supporting Complex Surgical Procedures. Preferred (not required): Operating Room Technology, Surgical Procedures Knowledge, Proper Care And Handling Of Instruments And Equipment, and Aseptic Technique.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AdaptabilityTeam-Player MindsetSupporting Complex Surgical ProceduresOperating Room TechnologySurgical Procedures KnowledgeProper Care and Handling of Instruments and EquipmentAseptic TechniqueHandling Blood and Tissue SpecimensFacilitating Surgery Schedule MovementCommunicating for Case Progress and DelaysAnticipation of Team NeedsIdentifying and Responding to Urgent/Emergent SituationsSound Judgement During Emergency Situations

Qualifications

Surgical Technologist TrainingCertification as a Surgical Technologist3+ Years Recent Hospital Experience as a Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)Basic Life Support - CPR BLS Within 30 Days

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

  • Demonstrates advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation, Feedback.

  • Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment According to AAMI/ANSI Standards. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.

  • Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, facility policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.

  • Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.

  • Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Timeliness, Accuracy.

  • Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner. Consistently accepts assistance and direction, demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Completion of Surgical Technologist training

  • Completion of Certification as a Surgical Technologist

  • A minimum of three (3) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)

  • Basic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$36.86 - $46.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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