What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at County of Santa Clara CA?
Salary : $89,845.60 - $108,659.20 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time
Job Number : 25-S23-A
Department : Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit : 01
Description
Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse and direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager to assist with the final preparation of the operating room / procedure room prior to the surgery, handing instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during surgery and performing the follow - up procedures after surgery.
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Typical Tasks
- Scrubs for operations;
- Hands sterile instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during an operation;
- Participates in setting up an operating room prior to surgery;
- Opens sterile packs and arranges instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures;
- Assists in cleaning and restocking operating / procedure rooms;
- May assist in securing instruments, supplies or equipment;
- May clean, pick, count and sterilize instruments;
- Assists in keeping records of operating room activities;
- May help transfer sedated post - surgical patients from operating room / procedure table to transport gurney or bed;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
- Performs other related work as required.
Employment Standards
The knowledge and abilities are acquired through completion of high school and one year of experience as a surgical technician or graduation and certification from an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
Certification from a nationally recognized Certification Board is preferred.
Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment.
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The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more
The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement?
Do you possess a current certificate from an accredited school of Surgical Technology?
If you do possess a current certificate from an accredited school of Surgical Technology, submission of your certificate must be uploaded to your application. Have you attached your certificate? If no certificate, select No.
Do you have experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center?
Indicate the number of years of experience you have worked as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center.
If you answered yes to question #4, describe your experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital or acute surgical center. In your response, provide the name of employers, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. If none, state N / A.
Do you have experience in orthopedic and neuroscience surgery?
Indicate the number of years of experience you have in orthopedic and neuroscience surgery.
If you answered yes to question #7, describe your orthopedic and neuroscience surgery experience. In your response, provide the name of employers, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. If none, state N / A.
Do you have experience assisting with the final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery?
Indicate the number of years of experience you have in final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery.
If you answered yes to question #10, describe your experience assisting with the final preparation of an operating room / procedure room prior to a surgery. Include in your response name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. if none, state N / A.
Do you have experience handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgery?
Indicate the number of years of experience you have handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgery.
If you answered yes to question #13, describe your experience handing instruments and surgical supplies to a surgeon during surgeries. Include in your response the name of your employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week and duties performed. If none, state N / A.
I have read and understand the physical requirements of the position and am willing to perform the duties and physical requirements as stated on the job specification.
I understand possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment.
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Salary : $89,846 - $108,659
