Surgical Tech - Santa Monica Main OR

UCLA Health•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Take on a prominent position in the Operating Room. Incumbent will perform duties as a surgical technician including support and facilitation of surgical procedures by ensuring a sterile environment and assisting the surgical team. This role involves the preparation and handling of surgical instruments and equipment, adherence to established protocols, and collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff. Additionally, the surgical technician is expected to participate in ongoing training sessions, contribute to team discussions, and uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Requirements

BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
Proficiency in maintaining and establishing a sterile field during surgical procedures.
Ability to set up and organize surgical trays and equipment according to our standard setup.
Skills in the correct handling, preparation, and passing of surgical instruments and equipment.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, and the proper use and care of surgical instruments and equipment.
Ability to recognize and respond promptly to any breaches in sterility or potential complications during surgery.
Skills in effectively collaborating with surgical team members, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

Nice To Haves

Two Years of surgical technician experience preferred.
NBSTA CST Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as a surgical technician including support and facilitation of surgical procedures by ensuring a sterile environment and assisting the surgical team.
Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment.
Adhere to established protocols.
Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff.
Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Contribute to team discussions.
Uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Maintain and establish a sterile field during surgical procedures.
Set up and organize surgical trays and equipment according to standard setup.
Handle, prepare, and pass surgical instruments and equipment correctly.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
Recognize and respond promptly to any breaches in sterility or potential complications during surgery.