Surgical Tech II - CVOR (12-Hour Rotating Shifts) (10K Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates)

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Rotating 12 Hour (United States of America)

Job Description Summary
Stanford Surgical Techs provide surgical support to physicians and patients undergoing a surgical procedure in all surgical service lines except for L&D and work with our topranked surgeons on some of the most complex cases in the world. This position offers a robust career ladder for continued growth and an environment that fosters innovation and continued learning.

Stanfords Cardiovascular Operating Room is globally recognized with a long history of excellence in surgical care. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery Stanford surgeons performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States in 1968 cementing Stanfords reputation as a leader in cardiovascular medicine. In 1981 Stanford performed the first successful heartlung transplant. Currently Stanford ranks #1 in the US for Transplant Rate #1 for Graft Survival Rate at the 1year mark and #1 in California for Organ Acceptance. Our nurses are trained with stateoftheart technology and equipment allowing them to fully contribute as members of a multidisciplinary surgical team. Stanford CVOR nurses are highly skilled dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac vascular and thoracic surgeries.

Why Stanford Health Care

*We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and stateoftheart facilities.
*We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
*We help you commute to work for free and we offer a relocation bonus to assist in making a possible move more manageable for you and your family.
*Our surgical tech positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.
*We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and stateoftheart facilities.
*We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
*We help you commute to work for free and we offer a relocation bonus to assist in making a possible move more manageable for you and your family.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure room turnover and may act as a resource or preceptor in assigned service when requested.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower level STs as needed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Applies previous experience and knowledge when dealing with new surgical procedures.
• Communicates in a positive clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team.
• Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument supply or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age culture and developmental issues.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps small items instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening during and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal/abnormal anatomy and physiology anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of a formal structured program for Surgical Technology

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide comfort and support for perioperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patients care/privacy
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age culture and developmental issues.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to assist the team in meeting standard work requirements for all patient care in the operating room including but not limited to setting up a case activities related to patient care during the case and cleaning at completion of the case
• Advanced knowledge related to OR emergencies
• Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology
• Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons
• Knowledge of the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique. Ability to communicate and immediately correct identified breaks in sterile technique
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of and adherence to Stanford Healthcare policies and practices that meet all hospital policies procedures and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of general safety procedures and ability to escalate any violations of safety procedures as appropriate
• Takes accountability for own clinical and professional growth based on continuing education evaluations and feedback

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support
• CST Certified Surgical Tech preferred

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience


Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute CICARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. CICARE is the foundation of Stanfords patientexperience and represents a framework for patientcentered interactions. Simply put we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health healing and recovery.



You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars from the patient and familys perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $52.62 $59.26 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.