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 250,000 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.

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As our Surgical Tech III, you will help as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure.

Every day you will demonstrates advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures. You will be expected to Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment According to AAMI/ANSI Standards. Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, FHMC policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions.

To be successful in this role, you must 

• Demonstrates ability to serve as a preceptor and role model for new Surgical Technologist staff and Surgical Technologist students during their clinical rotations.
• Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment/instrument issues in collaboration with surgical team members.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a stressful environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. 

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Required

• 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., upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire 
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire 
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days