Surgical Technician

Salary : $89,845.60 - $108,659.20 AnnuallyLocation : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CAJob Type : Full-Time / Part-TimeJob Number : 25-S23-DDepartment : Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical CenterOpening Date : 04 / 16 / 2025Closing Date : 4 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM PacificBargaining Unit : 01 DescriptionUnder the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse and direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager to assist with the final preparation of the operating room / procedure room prior to the surgery, handing instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during surgery and performing the follow - up procedures after surgery.The Power of WE : Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare : home and follow us on : LinkedIn |

Subscription | Sign Up Typical Tasks Scrubs for operations; Hands sterile instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during an operation; Participates in setting up an operating room prior to surgery; Opens sterile packs and arranges instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures; Assists in cleaning and restocking operating / procedure rooms; May assist in securing instruments, supplies or equipment; May clean, pick, count and sterilize instruments; Assists in keeping records of operating room activities; May help transfer sedated post - surgical patients from operating room / procedure table to transport gurney or bed; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related work as required. Employment Standards The knowledge and abilities are acquired through completion of high school and one year of experience as a surgical technician or graduation and certification from an accredited school of Surgical Technology.Certification from a nationally recognized Certification Board is preferred.Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment.Knowledge of : Basic anatomy and physiology;Basic medical terminology;The principles, practices, and techniques of asepsis and their applications;The various types of equipment, instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical procedures;Sterilization and chemical disinfection methods.Ability to : Understand the instructions of the medical and nursing staff and to carry them out precisely and quickly, often under tense and emergency conditions;Work closely and effectively with members of the surgical team;Handle disinfecting chemicals without risk to health, using proper protective equipment;Adapt quickly to changes in assignments and priorities;Organize work and work area to complete tasks promptly;Read, write, comprehend and speak English effectively;Perform routine clerical work;Wear hospital laundered scrub clothes.The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job

addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 Do you possess a current certificate from an accredited school of Surgical Technology? Yes No 03 If you do possess a current certificate from an accredited school of Surgical Technology, submission of your certificate must be uploaded to your application. Have you attached your certificate? If no certificate, select No. Yes No 04 Do you have experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center? Yes No 05 Indicate the number of years of experience you have worked as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center. No acute care hospital or acute surgical center experience 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years less than 4 years 4 years less than 5 years 5 years less than 10 years 10+ years 06 If you answered yes to question #4, describe your experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center. In your response, provide the name of employers, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. If none, state N / A. 07 Do you have experience in orthopedic and neuroscience surgery? Yes No 08 Indicate the number of years of experience you have in orthopedic and neuroscience surgery. No experience in orthopedic and neuroscience surgery. 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years less than 4 years 4 years less than 5 years 5 years less than 10 years 10+ years 09 If you answered yes to question #7, describe your orthopedic and neuroscience surgery experience. In your response, provide the name of employers, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. If none, state N / A. 10 Do you have experience assisting with the final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery? Yes No 11 Indicate the number of years of experience you have in final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery. No experience in final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years less than 4 years 4 years less than 5 years 5 years less than 10 years 10+ years 12 If you answered yes to question #10, describe your experience assisting with the final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery. Include in your response name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. if none, state N / A. 13 Do you have experience handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgery? Yes No 14 Indicate the number of years of experience you have handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgery. No experience handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgery 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years less than 4 years 4 years less than 5 years 5 years less than 10 years 10+ years 15 If you answered yes to question #13, describe your experience handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgeries. Include in your response the name of your employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. If none, state N / A. 16 I have read and understand the physical requirements of the position and am willing to perform the duties and physical requirements as stated on the job specification. Yes No 17 I understand possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment. Yes No 18 Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work. Valley Medical Center O'Connor Hospital St. Louise Regional Hospital Regional Medical Center 19 How did you find out about this job? 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