• Surgical Technologist II Southwest Facility

    Dignity Health (Bakersfield, CA)


    Responsibilities

    The Surgical Technologist (ST) is an integral component of the surgery team providing expertise in the role of the scrub nurse. The ST works closely with the Registered Nurse in planning for and providing care to the operative patient, and in meeting the needs of the surgeon. Provides appropriate patient care according to the age of the patient, specifically: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality as per Administrative Policy.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    + 2 years minimum experience, current graduate student of an accredited program or near completion of such a program

    + High School/GED, or 2 years equivalent work experience. Surgical Techs that began working as a Surgical Techs after1997 must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or completed a Surgical Tech CertificationProgram

    + CPR required (AHA)

    + Hires after 09/09/2018 require a National Surgical Tech Certification or a minimum of 5 years experience in the related field

    + Can scrub, set up and maintain a sterile field and preform the duties of a Surgical Technologist for all surgery specialties

     

    Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

     

    Overview

     

    Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield) at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.

     

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    Pay Range

    $32.23 - $40.27 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.