SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST



Job Details

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Employer

County of Contra Costa

Salary

$54,760.08 - $69,930.84 Annually

Location

Martinez, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

VT7B - 2016B

Department

Health Services - Continuous

Opening Date

08/08/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - LVN/Aide Unit

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Surgical Technologists to fill three (3) vacant position assigned to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located in Martinez, CA.
 
The primary responsibility of these positions is to provide technical assistance to the surgeon at the operating table. Incumbents prepare surgical supplies and equipment for use in surgery and assist the surgeon at the operating table as the scrub nurse member of the surgical team. Duties include maintaining all instruments, sutures, equipment and supplies; gathering sterile packs, setting and arranging surgical instruments on the surgical table in a sterile manner; scrubbing hands, applying gown and gloves and assisting surgeons in the same procedures; ensuring that the surgical area and instruments remain sterile; decontaminating the operating rooms, surgical equipment, and supplies; setting up cautery and suctions; retracting and holding tissues; and assisting the surgeon with the application of traction devices.
 
To read the complete job description, please visit the website www.cccounty.us/hr
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Typical Tasks

  • Gathers sterile packs and sets up and arranges surgical instruments, needles, sponges, sutures and dressings on the surgical table in a sterile manner
  • Cooperates in the identification of each patient and transfer and positioning of patients
  • Scrubs hands, applies gown and gloves and assists surgeons in same procedures
  • Maintains all instruments, sutures equipment and supplies correctly with a knowledge of the operative procedure undertaken
  • Provides technical assistance to the surgeon at the operating table for surgical procedures
  • Assists in draping the patient
  • Sets up cautery and suctions
  • Retracts and holds tissues
  • Holds and rotates patient's extremities as directed by surgeon
  • Handles and labels all specimens
  • Takes a correct sponge, needle and instrument count
  • Applies dressings to incisions
  • Decontaminates operating rooms, surgical equipment, supplies, and personnel
  • Assist the surgeon with the application of traction devices and casts
  • Participates in the teaching of students
  • Assists with daily maintenance of stock and supplies
  • Provide and promote excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate: 1) Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Surgical Technologist issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA);  2) Possession of a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or CPR by the American Red Cross.

Substitution: Either 1) successful completion of a surgical technologist training program certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or, 2) one (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience as a Surgical Technologist completed prior to January 1, 2015 and current enrollment in a surgical technologist training program certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). If hired, applicants qualifying under this pattern will be required to complete the training program prior to the completion of their probationary period.
 
Other Requirements:  A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical examination may be required prior to the start of employment.
 
A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required and copies of all certificates are required.  An application submitted without the proof of program completion or the supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and will therefore be disqualified. 

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
 
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
 
3. Training and Experience Evaluation:  Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire (Weighted 100%).
 
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. As part of the application process, an applicant may be required to complete a Conviction History form. The Conviction History form should only be submitted when requested.
 
 
THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION

 
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

"The Benefit Tab is under construction"

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Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank on the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications. DO NOT answer any of the questions by indicating, "see attached resume". Be concise limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. I fully understand the above information.
  • Yes
  • No
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TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT: Please indicate the types of employment you desire. Your name will be referred only for the types of employment you check.
  • PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION: Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, full fringe benefits.
  • PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION: Regularly scheduled less than 40 hours per week; prorated vacation, sick leave; eligible for medical/dental benefits; retirement plan
  • TEMPORARY - LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT: A limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, eligible for paid time off if assignment exceeds one (1) year
  • PERMANENT INTERMITTENT: Irregular, unscheduled employment on an on-call or per diem basis, paid hourly; must be available to work every other weekend; scheduled for one major and three minor holidays. Prorated vacation and sick leave; medical coverage available wholly at employee's expense
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What is your SHIFT AVAILABILITY:
  • Days
  • PM
  • Nights
  • All
04
Do you have a valid certificate as a Certified Surgical Technologist? If YES, please ATTACH a copy of your certificate.
  • YES
  • NO
05
Have you completed a formal surgical technologist training program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)?
  • YES
  • NO
06
If YES, please provide the school's name and address, and the completion date, and ATTACH a copy of proof of completion:
07
As a Surgical Technologist, describe your Surgical Technologist experience in a health care setting. Include your employer, your role and responsibilities, employment dates and number of hours per week:
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As a Surgical Technologist, describe your experience in maintaining surgical instruments, sutures, equipment and supplies in a health care setting. Include employer's name and contact information, employment dates and number of hours worked per week:
09
As a Surgical Technologist, describe your experience in gathering sterile packs, setting-up and arranging surgical instruments on the surgical table in a health care setting. Include employer's name and contact information, employment dates and number of hours worked per week:

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Employer
County of Contra Costa
Address
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor

Martinez, California, 94553
Phone
(925) 335-1700

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