Surgical Technician

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www. dhs.lacounty.gov . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits DHS is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County. Our Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Current certification issued by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST).
Additional experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery that exceeds the requirement.

Responsibilities

Monitors and continually assess' operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Sets up operating room prior to surgery by obtaining and checking equipment, instruments, packs and supplies needed in surgery, according to nursing protocol; prepares and processes instrument trays and other supplies as needed.
Correctly verifies solutions, drugs, and drainage tubes with circulating nurse and labels them accordingly.
Assists in maintaining and labeling specimens collected during surgery according to the established procedures.
Serves as a scrub technician during a variety of surgical procedures, handling sterile instruments and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.
Cleans, sorts, sterilizes, and decontaminates operating room, equipment as well as instruments utilizing sterilizer, ultrasonic, and Steris; disposes of waste and soiled supplies in appropriate receptacle.
Assembles, operates, adjusts, and monitors support equipment such as suction machines, scopes, diagnostic equipment and lights to ensure proper operation.
Under direction of a surgeon, assists with suctioning, cutting sutures, and applying and removing dressings for operative procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Counts sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments before surgery, before closure, during closure, and after surgery to ensure all surgical supplies are accounted for, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintains files and records of surgical procedures.
Transports patients to and from perioperative services and/or medical wards and assists the surgeon and registered nurse in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery.