Surgical Technician openingin Livermore, California!

•Hours: 40

•Start Date: 05/27/2024

Amergis Staffing is seeking a SurgicalTechnician/Tissue Processing Technician responsible for the sterilization ofsurgical equipment, arrange surgical equipment and adjust medical tools toensure that the surgical devices are functioning properly.

To apply to thisopportunity, please contact Carl Colvin at (813) 330-9045 or email your resumeto cacolvin@amergis.com

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table
• Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.
• Puts dressings on patient following surgery
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
• Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers
• Cleans operating room
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

MinimumRequirements:

• Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per state and/or client requirement
• Two years’ experience as a Surgical Technician preferred (Tissue Processing Technologist – only) Prefer a degree in biology related field which includes a degree / certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Current CPR card
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required

GeneralComments:776822

• variable shifts (5x8s), 6:30am-3pm
• CST Certification – required. 
• 2 years of Surg Tech experience (must have ortho exp)

“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records”