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The Surgical Technologist facilitates the physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic procedures by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. They ensure quality patient care and maintain the sterile field throughout the operative procedure.
Requirements summary
An Associate Degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology is required, along with relevant acute care experience preferred. Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technologists or similar is preferred, as well as CPR or BLS certification.
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Job description
Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St.
Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care.
We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units.
In the heart of Napa Valley, St.
Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.
Job Summary
Facilitates physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
Associate
Degree or
Certificate of
Program
Completion in
Surgical
Technology: Required
Relevant acute care experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
National Board of Surgical
Technologists or
Association of
Surgical
Technologists certified: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or
Basic
Life
Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications
AHA-BLS or
ARC-BLS: Required
Essential Functions
Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room. Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure. Anticipates surgeon’s needs of additional supplies. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Prepares sterile dressings. Secures dressings after incision closure.
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. Helps drape sterile field.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
