Surgical Technician - MedBridge Development

Surgical Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Required to travel to our clinics located in Northern California
• Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention                                                              
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR
• Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment
• Help monitor patients during surgery
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
• Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure
• Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure
• Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens
• Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
• Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation
• Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery
• Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure

Primary Responsibilities

• Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.
• Proactive: Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.
• Reactive: Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
• Problem Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.
• Steadiness: Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed.

Qualifications

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• 2+ years’ experience preferred
• BLS certification
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques

Benefits

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life for employees working 24+ hours per week.
• Holidays: Full-time employees receive 8 paid holidays per year. Part-time employees that work 24+ hours/week accrue prorated holidays according to the number of hours regularly worked each week.
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of .076924 hours per hour worked. (4 weeks of PTO per year for full-time employees working 40 hours per week) Accrual rates increase with tenure.
• 401k: Participation available to all employees. First 3% of contributions receive a 100% match.

Pay Rate

$27-$50