Surgical Tech PRN
Hourly wage estimate: $37.83 - $60.15. Factors such as skills, experience, and internal comparisons may determine your actual salary.
About the role
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes to safe and effective nursing care in the operating room. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting the surgeon at the operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, collecting and recording clinical data, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with Association of Surgical Technologists
- Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Ensure surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
- Assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces
- Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, accurately "pulling cases," and reporting needed items to supervisor
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- One year of experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)
- Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
Benefits
Los Gatos Surgical Center offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement, including:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
About the facility
Los Gatos Surgical Center is an AAAHC-accredited facility in Los Gatos, Northern California, providing high-quality care with up-to-date equipment. The center handles over 650 cases per month across specialties such as gynecology, general and vascular surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, urology, and plastics. Established in 1984, it is a partnership between physicians and HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute.