Surgical Tech (ST) - Specialty - MFS Talent
Pleasanton, CA
About the Job
- Shift: Rotating - Evening - 12 Hour, 36hrs/week
- Work Location: Onsite; Pleasanton, CA
- Compensation: $50 to $55 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 members
- 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 into common emergency cases proficiently
- 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.
Experience
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
- Previous cardiac surgery experience
- 3-5+ years of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic operating room experience
- Previous experience in a Level 1 academic medical center
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CST - Certified Surgical Tech
- ACLS - preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick time off
Source : MFS Talent
