Surgical Technologist III - Operating Room - 10-Hour - Full Time - Various Shifts

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using innovative facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma/GED - Required
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technicians and ability to verify on the job training of participating institution required for Surgical Tech I, II & III
Vocational/Technical Diploma - required for Surgical Tech I, II & III
Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech II
Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech III
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Required - needs to be renewed if expires within 6 months
Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare environment Required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist License - Preferred for Surgical Tech I, II & III
One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment preferred for Surgical Tech I

Responsibilities

Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety.
Participates in unit staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit direction, problem-solving, and problem resolution.
Promotes performance improvement through participation in the Medical Center’s Performance Improvement Program.
Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over the operating room.
Arrange instruments according to a given procedure.
Confirms that instruments work properly and are sterilized.
Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.
Accurately uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals
Prepares patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
Transport patients to and from surgery.