Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Berkeley, California
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Certified OR Tech proficient in Ophthalmology (Cataract and Vitrectomy) with experience in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Robotics, and Ophthalmology.

Schedule:

• 4x10 hour shifts
• On-call shifts required
• Weekends as needed (rotating basis)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Must be competent to scrub major procedures in at least three surgical specialties
• Prior travel experience required
• Proficiency in Ophthalmology preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Excellent communication skills

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification preferred
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred

Job Duties

• Assist in preparation and setup of the operating room and specialty tables
• Provide scrub services for minor and major surgical procedures
• Assist surgeons with various intraoperative tasks (e.g., holding retractors, camera holding, sponging, suctioning, electrocautery, cutting sutures, staple skin closure)
• Care for surgical specimens and communicate with circulating nurse
• Assist in postoperative patient transfer and OR sanitation
• Operate and maintain specialized surgical equipment
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for at least one surgical service
• Assist with maintenance of physician preference lists and specialty instruments
• Precept personnel rotating through specialty services
• Participate in continuing education and unit meetings
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and customer service standards

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on-the-job training preferred

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening (9 panel, excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law) within 6 months of start
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• Employment history verification (7 years, no gaps over 30 days)
• TB screening and annual renewal
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination (during flu season)
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to participate in planning and provision of perioperative care for patients across adolescence to late adulthood
• Must comply with Joint Commission and National Patient Safety goals
• Must demonstrate commitment to professional development and organizational values

This position is ideal for a Surgical Technologist with solid acute care experience, proficiency in multiple surgical specialties including Ophthalmology, and prior travel contract experience.