Surgical Technologist (Cert), Surgery, Full-Time, Days

$52.49 - $65.28 / hour

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$52.49 - $65.28

Work Shift:

10 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Job Description Summary:

It is the responsibility of the Surgical Technologist to function under the direct supervision of an RN
while performing the scrub role on the intraoperative team and/or assisting with other patient care
activities, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program
Completion of Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level

Experience:

Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required
Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred

License and Certifications:

Certified Surgical Tech Required at hire
Basic Life Support Required at hire

Prerequisite Skills:

Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies
Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills required
Data entry computer skills required
Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment
Ability to teach the role of Surgical Technologist including surgical technique,
equipment and instrumentation

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

(X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year
(X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
(X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
(X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
(X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization principles and methods
Assists with patient care plan and implementation, utilizing knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures and physician preference guidelines
Demonstrates and monitors aseptic technique principle during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including scrubbed team members
Validates supply and instrument sterility which includes checking package, wrap or container integrity, chemical indicators and expiration dates
Utilizes cost effective practices through judicious supply use and selective opening and/or preparation of surgeon preferences
Maintains accurate count of all sponges, needles, or other items to be counted before, during and at wound closure
Performs all tasks required of the scrub including but not limited to skin preparation; positioning assistance; gowning and gloving of self and others; draping; sterile field preparation; counts; preparation and passing of instruments, supplies, equipment; safe handling/disposition of sharps; accurate measuring of fluids on the sterile field; applies sterile dressing; safe disposal of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments and liquid waste
Cares for specimens in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to specimen handling, processing and accountability
Prepares instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transports on case cart to SPD
Willingly shares knowledge and skills with all other team members
Notifies SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment
Implement adult learning theories when teaching surgical technologist role

Secondary (Modifiable)

Attends educational and training seminars which further own knowledge and skill base
Supports and participates in new programs and/or plans for change which maintains or improves quality patient care
Other duties as assigned

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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