Surgical Technologist

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist

Description

The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Surgical Technologist position. The department currently has two (2) vacancies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in the surgical unit located in Martinez, CA. You will be required to work on-call as needed.

Surgical Technologists prepare surgical supplies and equipment for use in surgery and assists the surgeon at the operating table as the scrub nurse member of the surgical team; and performs other related duties as required.

The surgical unit provides six spacious, ultramodern operating rooms equipped with the latest in medical instrumentation. The technologically advanced surgical unit uses new, environmentally friendly sanitizing techniques to assure patient safety and confidence. We offer convenient dressing rooms for patients, a comfortable waiting room for family and friends, a private meeting room for family members to consult with their loved one's physician, and a 22 bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Special services particular to this area include gynecological, general, orthopedics, thoracic, neurological, ophthalmic, vascular, plastic, dental, podiatry, and limited pediatric. On weekends and holidays, twenty-four hours shifts of "on call" provide service to emergency patients.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable, meets deadlines, produces high-quality work and takes initiative when needed
• A good listener and can communicate clearly and concisely
• A team player with a positive attitude, is flexible and supportive of their co-workers
• Knowledgeable on basic surgical procedures
• Detail oriented and organized

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Preparing and organizing the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Anticipating surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
• Preparing, checking, and monitor medications
• Assisting with dressings and taking care of specimens
• Setting up a sterile and sanitary environment; maintaining the sterile field for patients during procedures
• Following relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Participating in the orientation and education of all operative room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participating in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Participating in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a flexible and relaxed company culture
• You will be part of an open environment that encourages a willingness to learn
• There is potential for growth
• There is an open-door policy and goal-oriented leadership

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be part of a fast -paced environment
• You will be working under pressure with tight deadlines
• You will be handling and resolving possible equipment issues

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate: 1) 1) Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Surgical Technologist issued by the issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); 2) Possession of a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or CPR by the American Red Cross.

Substitution: Either 1) successful completion of a surgical technologist training program certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or, 2) one (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience as a Surgical Technologist completed prior to January 1, 2015 and current enrollment in a surgical technologist training program certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). If hired, applicants qualifying under this pattern will be required to complete the training program prior to the completion of their probationary period.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience working as a Surgical Technologist

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Surgical Technologist classification. (Weighted 100%).

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$72,040.44 - $91,998.60 Annually