Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview: 

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Surgical Technologist II participates as a member of the perioperative team. The Surgical Technologist II performs direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patients having surgical and endoscopic procedures and assists anesthesia personnel. The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role. The staff member in this position must be able to participate in the planning and provision of perioperative care for patients in adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood. The Surgical Technologist II works on a flexible schedule as assigned by the Assistant Director of Surgery. Weekend shifts are assigned on a rotating basis.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training program preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

CST-Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years recent acute care hospital experience in surgical technologist role, with documented competency to scrub major procedures in at least three surgical specialties preferred.
Ophthalmology experience preferred (Alta Bates Campus only).

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment.

Excellent communication skills.

License/Certifications:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist – The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Education:

High School Diploma (Required)

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.