Surgical Technologist I - Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist I assists in surgical operations by preparing operating rooms, arranging equipment, and assisting with procedures. The role supports effective teamwork through knowledge and communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other health care team members. Care must be consistent with CSMC and accrediting-body standards. The technologist maintains competency in caring for special patient populations and people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and identifies whether adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients can follow directions and give consent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum vocational/technical diploma, including the ability to verify on-the-job training at a participating institution; this also includes active students at an affiliate school completing in-person training hours at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; BCLS certification is listed as a minimum qualification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification.

Responsibilities

Performs the first-scrub role in most surgical procedures.
Participates in department committees and unit in-services that promote patient care and safety.
Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assists with turning over operating rooms.
Arranges instruments according to the procedure and confirms that they function properly and are sterilized.
Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.
Uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment correctly.
Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
Performs appropriate intraoperative counts of instruments, sponges, and needles, and labels medications.
Prepares patients for surgery, including washing and disinfecting incision sites, and transports patients to and from surgery.
Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills for general and special populations.
Remains aware of patient needs while assisting the RN in implementing each patient's plan of care.
Assists the RN, as directed, in prioritizing job duties, physician requests, and interdepartmental procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment in assigned areas, including its care, handling, operation, troubleshooting, and safety precautions; recognizes malfunctions and initiates appropriate repairs.
Assembles, processes, and maintains instruments relevant to the assigned area.
Monitors and updates inventory, and assists with storing and stocking supplies.
Maintains and updates surgeons’ preference lists as needed.
Uses two identifiers when transporting patients between units or departments to improve patient identification accuracy.
Observes patients for fall risk and takes action to prevent falls.
Controls and maintains perioperative environments, including asepsis, electrical safety, waste management, and traffic patterns.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field and a safe, clean, and organized environment.
Complies with current CDC hand-washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy to reduce health care-acquired infection risk.
Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals.