Bear Valley Community Hospital·Big Bear Lake, California
The Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains sterile operating rooms while assisting surgeons by passing instruments and supplies. They are also responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking surgical equipment and documentation.
Department: Surgery
SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts
The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional and essential member of the surgical team. Surgical Technologists provide surgical care to patients by setting up cases and passing instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon to facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures. Surgical Technologist is involved in all activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, and storing of surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining required documentation, and keeping sterile and non-sterile supplies stocked in the department.
Through effective communication, working closely with the circulating nurse and anesthesia provider, and by adhering to professional standards and guidelines, they ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
• School of surgical technology clinical rotations
• 1 year as a Surgical Technologist
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must complete a surgical technology program and hold CST or CORST certification, with BLS certification required within 3 months of hire. While clinical rotations are the minimum experience, one year of professional experience is preferred.
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