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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. Directly supports the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery.

**Job Description** :

EDUCATION:

+ HS Diploma or GED

+ Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or Military Training as a Scrub Tech

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

+ CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C (Tech in Surgery-Certified)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment

+ Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

+ Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

+ Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people

+ Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

+ General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

+ Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions

+ Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options

+ Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Varied

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

20

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $51.07 to $61.27 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._