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TALENT Software Services

Surgical Services - Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

TALENT Software Services, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709

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Surgical Services - Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) We are seeking a Certified OR Tech to join our team. This position requires proficiency in Ophthalmology, including Cataract and Vitrectomy procedures, as well as experience in Ortho, Neuro, and Robotics. The role involves working 4x10s with a 9 AM start, on‑call shifts, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required

Travel Experience: Yes

Required Certifications: BLS, NBSTSA

Job Duties

Preoperative Functions:

Assist in selecting supplies and equipment for procedures

Prepare the OR using the physician's preference list

Set up specialty tables and secure necessary instruments

Open sterile packages using sterile technique

Intraoperative Functions:

Provide scrub services for minor and major procedures

Assist the surgeon in various tasks such as holding retractors, applying electrocautery, and cutting suture material

Set up specialized surgical equipment under RN supervision

Postoperative Duties:

Assist in transferring patients to postoperative beds

Perform operating room sanitation tasks

Clean anesthesia machines and operate sterilization units

Technical Subject Matter Expert Functions:

Serve as a technical expert for at least one surgical service

Assist with maintenance of physician preference lists and specialty instruments

Miscellaneous Functions:

Report defective materials or unsafe conditions

Put away unused supplies and update surgeon preference lists

Assist with employee orientation and evaluation of instruments

Professional Expectations:

Attend and participate in continuing education classes and in‑services

Demonstrate commitment to unit and department goals

Adhere to hospital policies and complete assigned duties efficiently

Education Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. A diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or documented on‑the‑job training program is preferred.

Typical Experience Minimum two years of recent acute care hospital experience in a surgical technologist role, with documented competency to scrub major procedures in at least three surgical specialties preferred. Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, demanding environment

Excellent communication skills

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

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