Surgical Technologist I - Days
About The Position
Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist I assists in surgical operations. The role prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and contributes to effective teamwork through knowledge and communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other healthcare team members. The Surgical Technologist I provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies’ standards and maintains competency in caring for special patient populations and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The role identifies whether adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients can follow directions and provide consent. Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic medical center providing primary and specialized care, research, teaching, and community service. The organization describes itself as a fast-paced environment offering a high level of care to the Los Angeles community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, minimum.
- Vocational/technical diploma, minimum; includes the ability to verify on-the-job training at a participating institution and applies to active affiliate-school students completing in-person training hours at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification upon hire, minimum.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with surgical procedures.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.
- Participate in department committees and unit in-services that promote patient care and safety.
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over operating rooms.
- Arrange instruments for procedures; confirm instruments function properly and are sterilized; maintain the availability of instruments and supplies; and correctly use, care for, clean, and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
- Perform appropriate intraoperative counts of instruments, sponges, and needles, and label all medication.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including washing and disinfecting incision sites, and transport patients to and from surgery.
- Demonstrate clinical competency and technical skills for general and special populations; remain aware of patient needs while assisting the RN with the plan of care; and assist the RN in prioritizing duties, physician requests, and interdepartmental procedures as directed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment in assigned areas, including its care, handling, operation, troubleshooting, and safety precautions; recognize malfunctions and initiate appropriate repairs; assemble, process, and maintain relevant instruments; and monitor and update inventory as assigned.
- Assist with storing and stocking supplies and maintain and update surgeons’ preference lists as needed.
- Use two identifiers when transporting patients between units or departments.
- Observe patients for fall risk and take action to prevent falls.
- Control and maintain perioperative environments, including asepsis, electrical safety, waste management, and traffic patterns; establish and maintain a sterile field; maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment; and follow current CDC handwashing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy to reduce infection risk.
- Assist with skin stapling and step on ESU pedals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
