Open Heart Surgical Tech

Founded in 1928 Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. Serving nearly 100000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU heart care stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASAs Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement recognizing the hospitals commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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As our Surgical Tech youll be an integral surgical team member providing skilled assistance for safe efficient procedures critical to patient outcomes.

Every day you will prepare the OR (instruments equipment supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field. Youll count items handle specimens assist with patient positioning and adhere strictly to aseptic technique.

To be successful you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail strong sterile technique knowledge and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Is a role model for the Hospitals Patient Satisfaction effort i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers subordinates and colleagues.
• If requested to assist in patient transport to O.R. the O.R. technician is accountable for reassessment of patient pre-0p condition correct procedure patient and surgeon: Proper identification of patient procedure and surgeon by reviewing with the patient verbally as well as checking the consent chart and I.D. band. Implements age-appropriate safeguards for patients of various age groups.
• As a team member demonstrates an ongoing assessment of psychosocial health status of patient: Assists the circulator in ensuring comfort and safety for the patient. Demonstrates awareness and age sensitive empathy for patients fears and apprehension. Supports patient in pre intra and post-surgical phase.
• Demonstrates knowledge of body alignment anatomy physiology and safety when positioning patient for surgical procedure: Assists circulator if necessary applying principles of body mechanics and assuring that bony prominence and superficial nerve pathways are well padded. Secures patient to operating surface with appropriate protective straps.
• Insure surgical room is clean for start of day: Wipe down room at the beginning of day with alcohol. Check for cleanliness throughout the day of all equipment and furniture.

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We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.

• Minimum 1 year open heart surgical tech experience in an accredited open heart program in an acute care facility.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR