Acute Care, CPR Certification, Cardiology, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Hospital, Identify Issues, Neurology, Nursing, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Patient Care, Pediatrics, People Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Standards of Care, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Training Program
The Senior Surgical Technologist will be a vital member of the surgical team, responsible for preparing and processing surgical instruments and equipment. With a primary focus on pediatric care, this role requires expertise in various surgical specialties and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of patient care. The UCSF Medical Center offers a dynamic and team-oriented work environment, fostering professional growth and excellence.
This position requires flexibility to work across various UCSF Medical Center locations, including the Benioff Children''s Hospital Oakland and Walnut Creek.
Required Qualifications:
- Two years recent scrubbing clinical experience in an acute care operating room
- Recent experience (within last two years) scrubbing in at least three service lines: General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Orthopedics/Spine, Otolaryngology/Airway, Plastics, or Cardiac
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least two surgical specialties
- Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification for healthcare providers
- High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
- Graduate of a surgical technologist training program; or equivalent experience
- The flexibility to work and orient at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Requirements:
License/Certifications:
- Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification for healthcare providers
- Select and set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operations.
- Maintain a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.
- Troubleshoot and implement service-specific equipment and procedures.
- Serve as a resource for Surgical Technologists, providing guidance and support.
- Ensure patient needs are met and foster a harmonious work environment.
- Promote effective communication and cultural sensitivity within the team.
- Adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and safety protocols.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and meet departmental targets.
- Select and set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operations.
- Maintain a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.
- Troubleshoot and implement service-specific equipment and procedures.
- Serve as a resource for Surgical Technologists, providing guidance and support.
- Ensure patient needs are met and foster a harmonious work environment.
- Promote effective communication and cultural sensitivity within the team.
- Adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and safety protocols.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and meet departmental targets.