Surgical Technician-Intern

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Bay

Position Overview:

Assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for surgery, and passes items as needed to the operating team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating room. This is considered an entry-level position.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Other: graduate of approved course for OR Surgical Technicians or equivalent training

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Technical training to include aseptic technique and sterile processing preferred.

• Entry level knowledge of instrumentation and equipment for multiple specialties.

• Entry level knowledge regarding sterile processing requirements.

• An understanding of infection control processes required.

• Ability to communicate well with other healthcare professionals as well as with lay persons required.

• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot surgical equipment required.

• Must be able to operate C/S equipment: ultrasonic, washer decontaminators, autoclaves, and other sterilizing equipment.

• Computer skills are required.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.41 to $33.41 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.