Surgical Technologist II - Dignity Health
Bakersfield, CA
About the Job
Overview
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral component of the surgery team providing expertise in the role of the scrub nurse. The ST works closely with the Registered Nurse in planning for and providing care to the operative patient and in meeting the needs of the surgeon. Provides appropriate patient care according to the age of the patient specifically: neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric. Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality as per Administrative Policy.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
+ 2 years minimum experience current graduate student of an accredited program or near completion of such a program
+ High School/GED or 2 years equivalent work experience.
+ BLS (AHA required)
+ Surgical Techs that began working as Surgical Techs after 1997 must be a graduate of an Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech Certification Program.
+ Hires after 09/09/2018 require a National Surgical Tech Certification or a minimum of 5 years experience in the related field.
+ Surgical Tech graduate or certified
Skills:
Can scrub set up and maintain a sterile field and preform the duties of a Surgical Technologist for all surgery specialities. Must have the ability to read write and speak English.
1997 after must be a graduate of an Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech Certification Program.
Pay Range
$30.99 - $38.72 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral component of the surgery team providing expertise in the role of the scrub nurse. The ST works closely with the Registered Nurse in planning for and providing care to the operative patient and in meeting the needs of the surgeon. Provides appropriate patient care according to the age of the patient specifically: neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric. Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality as per Administrative Policy.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
+ 2 years minimum experience current graduate student of an accredited program or near completion of such a program
+ High School/GED or 2 years equivalent work experience.
+ BLS (AHA required)
+ Surgical Techs that began working as Surgical Techs after 1997 must be a graduate of an Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech Certification Program.
+ Hires after 09/09/2018 require a National Surgical Tech Certification or a minimum of 5 years experience in the related field.
+ Surgical Tech graduate or certified
Skills:
Can scrub set up and maintain a sterile field and preform the duties of a Surgical Technologist for all surgery specialities. Must have the ability to read write and speak English.
1997 after must be a graduate of an Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech Certification Program.
Pay Range
$30.99 - $38.72 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Source : Dignity Health
