OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Surgical Technologist II - Operating RoomUnder the direction of a licensed caregiver the Surgical Technologist II assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist II is assigned technical duties prepares operating rooms arranges equipment assists with procedures and shares the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through the application of knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses patients surgeons anesthesiologists ancillary personnel and other health care team members.The Surgical Technologist II provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technologist II maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technologist II identifies the ability of the adolescent adult and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma/GED - minimum Vocational/Technical DiplomaExperience: 2 years Surgical Procedures - minimumLicenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BCLS Certification Certified Surgical Technologist - preferredAbout Us:Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care specialized medicine and research. Since 1902 Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation setting standards in quality and innovative patient care research teaching and community service. Today Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the Team:Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S. with 915 licensed beds 2993 physicians 4700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.