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County of Ventura · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist I/II/III - Regular & Per Diem Pool

Santa Paula, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$22.15/hr - $33.22/hr

County of Ventura is seeking Surgical Technologists to assist in nursing care and the preparation of patients for surgery. The role involves assisting in the operating room during surgery and performing support duties including cleaning and maintaining supplies and instruments.

Association

Responsibilities

Prepares and opens surgical supplies in the operating room

Maintains the sterile field, passes surgical instruments for surgeries often in anticipation of surgeon’s needs

Assists Circulating Nurse in the preparation of instrumentation, equipment and sterile supplies

Directly assists the physicians and nurses during surgical procedures

Prepares surgical suites, selects required equipment for next anticipated surgery

Ensures safe patient handling to the ill

Performs additional related duties as required

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationOperating Room TechnologyScrub Technician ExperiencePatient Care AssistanceTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited Operating Room Technician program performing duties comparable to those of an Operating Room Technician

Certification as a Surgical Technologist within the first year of employment

Able and willing to work at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital, when necessary

In addition to a full-time work schedule, Operating Room Technicians are required to participate in an on-call rotation where stand-by/premium pay would apply

Some (I), considerable (II), or progressively responsible (III) experience in a medical service delivery area which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred

Experience as a scrub technician assisting with surgical procedures

Benefits

Market Based Premium Pay (MBPP): Added to regular base pay to compete for qualified individuals in today’s job market. (Excludes Per Diem, Intermittent, and Extra Help positions.)

Educational Incentive for completion of: 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree that is not required for the position.

Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.

Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.