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**Responsibilities** In keeping with the CommonSpirit Health core values, the Surgical Technologist II is to function as a team member during the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative phases of the surgical procedure. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + A minimum of one (1) year recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist. + Two (2) years of recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist is preferred. + Completion of Surgical Technologist training. + Completion of Certification as Surgical Technologist. + **One of these Certifications is required: CST** (Certified Surgical Tech) or **TS-C** (NCCT - Tech in Surgery). + BLS certification required within 30 days of employment. + Demonstrates intermediate skills appropriate to the role of the Surgical Technologist II. + Demonstrates proficiency in five (5) specialties including but not limited to:UrologyGYNENTOrthopedics/PodiatryRobotsGeneralPlasticsPain Management proceduresVascularNeurosurgeryThoracic SurgeryCardiac SurgeryOphthalmology + Demonstrates ability to serve as a preceptor and role model for new Surgical Technologist staff and Surgical Technologist students during their clinical rotations. + Demonstrates ability to work within a decentralized model of patient care delivery. + Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others. + Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. + Demonstrates ability to work in a stressful environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. + Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately both in oral and written English skills. + Demonstrates ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs, unit based task forces and committees. + Seeks opportunities for improving job knowledge and skills. + Demonstrates ability to assume on call status as determined by department manager and according to department needs. + Demonstrates ability to role model proficient, intermediate, or advanced technical and specialty skills. + Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical difficulties and scheduling conflicts with audio visual and other equipment. **Overview** Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here ( at One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $33.44 - $41.78 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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