Certified Surgical Tech (CST) L&D

Tenet Healthcare

Posted about 4 hours ago

Modesto, California

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Responsibilities

Provide individualized basic patient care in the operating room under the direction of the OR supervisor or registered nurse, assisting the RN and surgeon as needed. Coordinate with the clinical manager and department director when necessary, and perform duties within the technician’s scope of practice.

Qualifications

You have completed a formal OR Technician training program or have equivalent training and at least one year of experience in an acute care setting, specifically in OR/OB. You possess current BLS certification and are eligible for Certified Operating Technician status.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

Operating Room Technician training

OR/OB experience

Acute care setting experience

Job Description

Job Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Labor & Delivery

Reporting to the Charge Nurse/Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Operating Room Technician performs duties under the direction of the WCC OR Supervisor/Registered Nurse (RN).  Responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the scope of practice.  The WCC OR Technician is an individual who has received basic education and training to qualify him/her to function in delineated areas of patient care in the Operating Room as an assistant to the RN/MD (surgeon).  Consults with Clinical Manager and Department Director as necessary. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills: Completion of formal OR Technician training program, or participation in; Hospital-based OR Technician training program or military OR tech training, minimum one-year experience in an acute care setting, one-year experience in OR/OB, ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).

License/Certificates/Credentials: 

  • Current BLS certification
  • Required for Certified Operating Technician only: Certification from an approved Operating Room
  • Technician certifying body. (Certified Operating Room Technician)  

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent standing/walking. 
  • Lift/position up to 50 lbs. 
  • Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force. 
  • Moderate reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly.
     

Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform duties.

Working Conditions:

  • Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours
  • Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, and biohazards.

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Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status




Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Tenet Healthcare

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.
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