Certified Surgical Tech (CST) L&D

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

About the role

Reporting to the Charge Nurse/Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Operating Room Technician performs duties under the direction of the WCC OR Supervisor/Registered Nurse (RN). Responsible for providing high-quality individualized basic care activities within the scope of practice. The WCC OR Technician assists the RN/MD (surgeon) in the Operating Room and consults with the Clinical Manager and Department Director as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties under the direction of the WCC OR Supervisor/Registered Nurse (RN).
• Provide high-quality individualized basic care activities within the scope of practice in the Operating Room.
• Assist the RN/MD (surgeon) as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal OR Technician training program, or participation in a hospital-based OR Technician training program or military OR tech training.
• Minimum one-year experience in an acute care setting.
• One-year experience in OR/OB.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).
• Current BLS certification.
• For Certified Operating Technician only: Certification from an approved Operating Room Technician certifying body.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.

Skills

Frequent standing/walking. Ability to lift/position up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. Moderate reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity, and mobility. Ability to move quickly and adjust vision sufficiently to perform duties.

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, and irregular hours.
• Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, and biohazards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Pay

$27.82 - $37.38 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Part Time.
• Nights with holiday rotation.

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. Services include cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and children's services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology, and critical/intensive care.