Surgical Tech

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Software, Acute Care, Asepsis, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Clinical Competency, Consulting, Emergency Care, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Life Insurance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Performance Management, Perioperative Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Special Care Nursery (SCN), State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Ramon, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

Overview




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

Job Summary

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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About the Company

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San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center has continued to provide increasingly advanced inpatient, outpatient, and 24-hour emergency services since its opening in 1990.

In 2011, San Ramon Regional opened its new 8,900-square-foot emergency department, expanding from nine to 16 beds, and featuring private treatment rooms, negative-pressure isolation room, dedicated X-ray suite, and a large comfortable waiting room.

The hospital Emergency Department is licensed with both Contra Costa County and Alameda County to receive ambulances through the 911 systems. San Ramon Regional is designated as a STEMI Receiving Center following protocols to receive and treat high-risk heart attack patients. In 2011, San Ramon Regional received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as a Primary Stroke Center, and now serves as one of seven stroke receiving hospitals for Contra Costa Health services' new 911 emergency response system.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.sanramonmedctr.com/