Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

1. Assists in preparing the operating room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.

2. Demonstrates aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, performing the surgical handscrub, setting up procedures and maintaining the sterile field intraoperatively.

3. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to maintain equipment and insure supplies are available for surgical procedures.

4. Assists in positioning and draping of patient for surgical procedures.

5. Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase.

6. Is responsible for the care of instruments/equipment during the intraoperative phase and postoperative phase, as necessary.

7. Follows written procedures for steam, and sterrad sterilization.

8. Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment, instruments or procedure.

9. Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens, accurately handling specimens at all times.

10. Accurately completes operating room sponge, needle and instrument counts. Follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count reporting all discrepancies to the circulating nurse and surgeon. Adheres to policy utilizing sponge accounting system.

11. Maintains a safe environment for the patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures.

12. Protects the patient's dignity and right to privacy closely observing the patient with minimal disturbance.

13. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

14. Responds effectively in a prompt, precise and professional manner in emergency situations.

15. Demonstrates the ability to respond within 30 minutes when on call.

16. Assists with the orientation of students and new personnel to the department as assigned.

17. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.

18. Assumes responsibility for own learning and clinical competence.

19. Is punctual and reports to work when scheduled. Returns from breaks on time.

20. Completes .edu's and other required hospital education by the due date.

21. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.

22. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.

23. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Shift: Evening

Hours:

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the perioperative registered nurse, assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Performs additional duties related to the preparation and maintenance of a safe operating room environment. When on-call must arrive to the Hospital within 30 minutes.

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified);
• Certification in specialty preferred

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Requisition #: 2503036915

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