Surgical Technician II - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$36 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II applies, demonstrates, and possesses proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices. This role assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room, including preparing, sterilizing, and cleaning up surgical equipment and instruments. The Surgical Tech II is responsible for the care and safety of patients under their care and is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures, exercising critical thinking and independent judgment. This is an intermediate to advanced level position, distinguishing from the Surgical Tech I by being assigned more difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which require proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and the ability to adapt to the operative procedure.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.
One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application
Organization/time management skills.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Responsibilities

Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.
Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).
Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.
Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
May mentor and/or lead other surgical technician.
May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
Performs all duties as assigned.