We are currently seeking a skilled Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technician to fill a Part-time, Extra-Help vacancy. You will join our dynamic team of professionals committed to the mission of our safety net hospital to: “partner with our community to maximize health outcomes for those who face challenges accessing high value, comprehensive medical care due to the traditional health care system’s inability to meet their needs based on social, cultural, and economic factors.”
Working side-by-side with surgeons and nurses, major surgical areas are represented, including orthopedics, general, gynecology, peripheral cardiovascular, renal, ophthalmology, plastic and neurosurgery. The service has a focus on providing for both Ambulatory and In-patient procedures. The team also rotates on-call responsibilities to support after hour cases from the Emergency Department.
The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited school of operating room or surgical technology, although 1-2 years of experience in an acute care operating room is preferred, new graduates will be considered.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Scrub, gown and glove self and other team members in preparation for surgical procedures.
- Participate in setting up sterile filed of an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures.
- Hand sterile instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during an operation.
- Count sponges, needles and instruments with Circulator.
- Receive specimens and cultures from Surgeon; pass to Circulator according to the direction of the Surgeon.
- Maintain sterile field for duration of procedure.
- Assist in cleaning and restocking operating rooms with sterile supplies.
- Assist with transfer of patient from OR table or bed.
- Dispose of or replace used materials appropriately.
- Care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Practice appropriate infection control and aseptic practice, and environmental safety practices.
- Train or precept others in the role.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Basic anatomy and physiology.
- Practices and techniques of asepsis and their application.
- Various types of instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical procedures.
Skill/Ability to:
- Understand the instructions of the medical and nursing staff and to carry them out precisely and quickly.
- Engage in continuous active work requiring long periods of standing and physical exertion.
- Exercise a reasonable amount of manual dexterity in the handling of instruments and surgical supplies.
- Work closely and effectively with members of the surgical team.
- Work effectively in emergency or tense situations and be alert to the needs of surgeons during surgery.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is: Completion of an approved training program in the duties of an Operating Room Technician.
Application/Examination
If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format.
- Resumé
- Cover Letter with answer to the following supplemental questions
Supplemental Questions
1. Have you completed a Certified Surgical Technologist training program? Please attach certificate of completion with this email.
2. Describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for the position as an Operation Room Technician (or Surgical Technologist). Please include specific certificates, training and experience. Be specific.
Please include the words "Operating Room Technician/ Surgical Technician - Extra-Help" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.
Please submit the above listed materials via email to:
Vicky Magana, Clinical Services Manager I - Nursing
vdunn@smcgov.org
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (resume and cover letter with complete responses to supplemental questions) will not be considered.
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
