Surgical Technologist II - Days

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$35 - $57

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist II assists in surgical operations. The role includes technical duties, preparing operating rooms, arranging equipment, assisting with procedures, and supporting smooth teamwork through knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other healthcare team members. The Surgical Technologist II provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting-body standards and maintains competency in caring for special patient populations and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The role includes assessing whether adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients can follow directions and provide consent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, minimum.
Vocational/technical diploma, including the ability to verify on-the-job training of the participating institution, minimum.
Vocational/technical diploma and ability to perform independently in two specialties, minimum.
At least 2 years of surgical-procedure experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) / BCLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist certification.

Responsibilities

Performs the first-scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.
Precepts surgical technology students and new hires, and assists coworkers with orientation to department processes.
Participates in department committees, unit in-services, and staff meetings; provides constructive input on unit direction and problem-solving; and supports performance improvement through participation in the Medical Center’s Performance Improvement Program.
Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assists with operating-room turnover.
Arranges instruments for procedures; confirms instruments function properly and are sterilized; maintains instrument and supply availability; and correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and sterile supplies, assisting with skin stapling, and operating ESU pedals.
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 knowledge of equipment in assigned areas, including care, handling, operation, troubleshooting, and safety precautions; recognizes malfunctions and initiates appropriate repairs; processes and maintains relevant instruments; and monitors and updates inventory as assigned.
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; and assists the RN in prioritizing duties, physician requests, and interdepartmental procedures as directed.
Stores and stocks supplies and 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; maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment; and follows current CDC hand-washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy to reduce healthcare-acquired infection risk.