ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

It is the responsibility of the Surgical Technologist to function under the direct supervision of an RN while performing the scrub role on the intraoperative team and/or assisting with other patient care activities, and in accordance with department policies and procedures.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program
• Completion of Certification program and exam preferred and required for Certified level

EXPERIENCE

• Two years recent hospital or health care facility experience required
• Two years current Surgical Technologist experience preferred

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Knowledge of surgical techniques, anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, and equipment and supplies
• Ability to work independently, interdependently and under supervision within department and hospital policies
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills required
• Data entry computer skills required
• Ability to function in an intermittently stressful environment
• Ability to teach the role of Surgical Technologist including surgical technique, equipment and instrumentation

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Surgical Technologist certification preferred and required at Certified level
• BLS-HCP AHA certification required

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization principles and methods
• Assists with patient care plan and implementation, utilizing knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures and physician preference guidelines
• Demonstrates and monitors aseptic technique principle during preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, including scrubbed team members
• Validates supply and instrument sterility which includes checking package, wrap or container integrity, chemical indicators and expiration dates
• Utilizes cost effective practices through judicious supply use and selective opening and/or preparation of surgeon preferences
• Maintains accurate count of all sponges, needles, or other items to be counted before, during and at wound closure
• Performs all tasks required of the scrub including but not limited to skin preparation; positioning assistance; gowning and gloving of self and others; draping; sterile field preparation; counts; preparation and passing of instruments, supplies, equipment; safe handling/disposition of sharps; accurate measuring of fluids on the sterile field; applies sterile dressing; safe disposal of drapes, sponges, sharps, instruments and liquid waste
• Cares for specimens in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to specimen handling, processing and accountability
• Prepares instruments and equipment for terminal cleaning and transports on case cart to SPD
• Willingly shares knowledge and skills with all other team members
• Notifies SPD of malfunctioning or broken instruments or equipment
• Implement adult learning theories when teaching surgical technologist role

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Attends educational and training seminars which further own knowledge and skill base
• Supports and participates in new programs and/or plans for change which maintains or improves quality patient care
• Other duties as assigned

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.