Surgical Tech- Full Time

Surgical Tech Full Time at Synergy Surgery Center in San Diego, CA.  

Synergy Surgery Center is a brand new outpatient surgery center in the Mission Valley area that specializes in Orthopedics.  The entire center is new construction with all new equipment and more than 20 different orthopedic surgeons.  The Center features 5 ORs and with spacious areas for both pre-op and PACU.  The PACU will have 3 suites for 23 hour stay if needed.  We look forward to building our brand new team of nurses, techs and business office personnel!

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure

Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards

Inspects equipment for proper working condition

Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures

Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure

Arranges instruments according to given procedure

Confirms that instruments work properly

Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays

Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy

Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed

Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety

Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure

Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed

Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards

Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician

Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures

Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status

Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow

Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma / GED.

Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program. 

Must be a Certified Surgical Tech  

BLS Certification.

1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties.

Pay Range: $33.00 - $40.00
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.