Surgical Technologist- Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical cases.
• Anticipate surgeons’ needs and provide instruments and supplies efficiently throughout procedures.
• Assist surgeons during procedures and with wound closure when requested and within scope.
• Prepare rooms and pull required supplies in advance of scheduled cases.
• Inspect surgical instruments for defects and coordinate sharpening or maintenance when necessary.
• Test equipment before and after procedures to ensure proper operation.
• Assist with the preparation, handling, and aftercare of surgical equipment and supplies.

• Monitor operating room inventory and ensure equipment and supplies are appropriately stocked.
• Identify and report inventory deficiencies before they impact surgical operations.
• Clean, sterilize, and properly store instruments while maintaining required sterilization logs.
• Restock operating rooms according to established standards.
• Clean and reset rooms between procedures and following completion of the surgical schedule.

• Complete sharps and sponge counts alongside the Circulating Nurse and immediately report discrepancies.
• Properly dispose of medical waste and sharps according to established protocols.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Complete required OSHA, bloodborne pathogen, emergency preparedness, and MH Code Blue training.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency equipment, including the crash cart and AED.
• Consistently follow infection-control, aseptic, and patient-safety standards.

• 2+ years of Surgical Technologist experience required
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, sterile technique, and aseptic practices

This is a full-time, onsite position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.

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