Surgical Tech III

Founded in 1940 Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria California. Serving over 250000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center Level III NICU cancer care orthopedics and stroke care. Additionally Marian Regional 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 the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California

As our Surgical Tech you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments assist the surgical team and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly collaborate effectively within the OR team and contribute directly to the patients healing process.

To be successful in this role you must possess adaptability a strong team-player mindset and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation Feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment According to AAMI/ANSI Standards. Measurement: Observation Feedback Equipment condition.
• Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice facility policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation Feedback.
• Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation Feedback Accuracy.
• Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs. Measurement: Observation Feedback Timeliness Accuracy.
• Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner. Consistently accepts assistance and direction demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations. Measurement: Observation Feedback Accuracy.

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training
• Completion of Certification asSurgical Technologist
• A minimum of three (3) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist
• Certified Surgical Technologist or Technologist in Surgery-Certified
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 Days