Surgical Tech II - Operating Room Neuro/Ortho Service Line (0.9 FTE, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Strong neuro and ortho scrub skills required.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Surgical Technician II demonstrates behaviors in concert with Stanford Health Care Mission, Values, Policies and Procedures. S/he acts as a member of the surgical team providing patient care to the patients undergoing surgical procedures. S/he prepares the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use during and on the surgical field, passing instruments. S/he assists with standard work and room turnover. This position performs other scrub duties as directed, under supervision.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Functions independently in majority of services with minimal assistance. Capable of performing common emergency cases proficiently
• Solves problems rapidly with changes in the clinical situation
• Anticipates availability of equipment and prioritizes usage
• Completes at least one improvement project per evaluation year
• Sets up equipment independently
• Demonstrates critical thinking capabilities
• Keep ongoing log/portfolio of achievement/verification delivered annually during evaluation.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in the majority of surgical procedures as defined by SHC.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situation and surgical procedures in the operating room
• Additionally, the CST II will meet, at minimum, 2 of the following 4 Supplementary Responsibilities: Supplementary CST II level Responsibilities Acts as a preceptor Serves as a contributing member on one unit based committee or taskforce In conjunction with other team members, provides one (1) in-service per year in a related specialty service Assists with orientation of new employees, students, and staff

Education Qualifications

• Other Completion of an accredited program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or formal structure surgical program, (e.g., military services)

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak/write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology
• Knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to anticipate needs/request from surgeons. Requests instruments and supplies based on procedures and case progress
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of general safety procedures
• Ability to use judgment to determine own work flow
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.
• Ability to provide leadership and influence others
• Skill in critical thinking

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• CST - Certified Surgical Tech

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcom