Surgical Technologist III - Operating Room - Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

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What will you be doing in this role?

Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and has 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 Technician provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technician maintains competency skills including the ability to deliver care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technician identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow instructions and give consent.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety. Participates in unit staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit direction, problem-solving, and problem resolution. Promotes performance improvement through participation in the Medical Center's Performance Improvement Program.
Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over the operating room.
Arrange instruments according to a given procedure. Confirms that instruments work properly and are sterilized. Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Accurately uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals
Prepares patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Transport patients to and from surgery.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education:

Highschool Diploma/GED - Required
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technicians and ability to verify on the job training of participating institution required for Surgical Tech I, II & III
Vocational/Technical Diploma - required for Surgical Tech I, II & III
Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech II
Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech III

Licensure & Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Required - needs to be renewed if expires within 6 months
Certified Surgical Technologist License - Preferred for Surgical Tech I, II & III

Work Experience:

Surgical Tech I - One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Surgical Tech II - Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare environment Required.
Surgical Tech III - Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare environment Required.

Minimum Salary 38.93
Maximum Salary 62.29