Surgical technologist Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Surgical Technologist (ST) provides hands-on care to patients in the operating room, practicing in an evidence-based manner within the regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The ST demonstrates behaviors in concert with Stanford Health Care's Mission, Values, Policies and Procedures. An ST is an allied health professional who assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses knowledge of the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a doctor's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST also performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do, including but not limited to :

• Performs the necessary surgical counts with the Circulating Nurse per SHC policy / practices
• Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique and identifies process improvement opportunities
• Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff member
• Assist with teaching of newly hired STs and ST students, as assigned by manager
• Scrub in to complex and multi-team surgical cases proficiently
• Scrub in to common emergency cases proficiently
• Attends and participates in staff and unit meetings
• Adheres to all policies and practices for safe identification and handling of specimens and medications.
• Has knowledge of medications and its intended use on the field. Is aware of patients’ weight and maximum doses of medication when appropriate. Is aware of patient allergies.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and instruments needed for the scheduled case.
• Assures all needed materials are available and in working order and ensures own skill in using instruments and supplies correctly.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Audits
• Attends all in-services / reviews all in-service information
• Attends and participates in staff and unit meetings
• Duties as otherwise assigned

Education Qualifications

Experience Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

These principles apply to ALL employees :

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $51.21 - $57.67 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.