Surgical Tech I - CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Surgical Technologist I is to function as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure.

• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience in the capacity of a surgical technologist OR must have all of the following;

a) received practical education at St. John's surgical department within the last six (6) months

b) performance during practical education will be rated above average and

c) completion of Surgical Technologist training.

• CPRBLS

Preferred Requirements

Recent hospital experience (0-2 years) and/or previous practice experience preferred.

CT ORT

• Demonstrates basic skills appropriate to the role of the Surgical Technologist.
• Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a stressful environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately both in oral and written English skills.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based task forces and committees.
• Seeks opportunities for improving job knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates ability to assume on call status as determined by department manager and according to department needs.