Surgical Tech II - CVOR Rotating Shifts

0.9 FTE Full time Rotating - 12 Hour R2549393 Onsite  Cardiac Cath Svcs OR Allied Health PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Stanford Surgical Techs provide surgical support to physicians and patients undergoing a surgical procedure in all surgical service lines except for L&D and work with our top-ranked surgeons on some of the most complex cases in the world. This position offers a robust career ladder for continued growth and an environment that fosters innovation and continued learning.

Stanford's Cardiovascular Operating Room is globally recognized with a long history of excellence in surgical care. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery, Stanford surgeons performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States in 1968, cementing Stanford’s reputation as a leader in cardiovascular medicine. In 1981, Stanford performed the first successful heart‑lung transplant. Currently, Stanford ranks #1 in the US for Transplant Rate, #1 for Graft Survival Rate at the 1‑year mark, and #1 in California for Organ Acceptance.

Our nurses are trained with state‑of‑the‑art technology and equipment allowing them to fully contribute as members of a multidisciplinary surgical team. Stanford CVOR nurses are highly skilled, dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.

• We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
• We help you commute to work for free, and we offer a relocation bonus to assist in making a possible move more manageable for you and your family.
• Our surgical tech positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

The Surgical Technologist (ST) provides hands‑on care to patients in the operating room, practicing in an evidence‑based manner within the regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The ST demonstrates behaviors in concert with Stanford Health Care's Mission, Values, Policies and Procedures. An ST is an allied health professional who assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.

The ST possesses knowledge of the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a doctor's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST also performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Stanford Health Care

• Performs the necessary surgical counts with the Circulating Nurse per SHC policy/practices
• Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique and identifies process improvement opportunities
• Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members
• Assist with teaching of newly hired STs and ST students, as assigned by manager
• Scrub in to complex and multi‑team surgical cases proficiently
• Scrub in to common emergency cases proficiently
• Attends and participates in staff and unit meetings
• Adheres to all policies and practices for safe identification and handling of specimens and medications
• Has knowledge of medications and its intended use on the field. Is aware of patients’ weight and maximum doses of medication when appropriate. Is aware of patient allergies
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and instruments needed for the scheduled…