Surgical Technologist II - General Surgery, GU, GYN, Hepatobiliary, Transplant

Job overview

Surgical Technologist II in Palo Alto, CA. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $53.41 - $60.15 per hour. This role acts as a member of the surgical team, providing patient care during surgical procedures by preparing instrumentation, passing instruments, and managing room turnover.

What you'll do

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as needed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical procedures.
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team.
• Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case.
• Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.

What we're looking for

Education

Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology.

Experience

Two (2) or more years of experience.

Skills & competencies

surgical technologist

palo alto ca

stanford health care

full-time

rotating shift

10-hour shift

operating room

surgery

healthcare

29-1141.00

ca

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.