Per Diem Surgical Technician - Labor and Delivery - Santa Monica

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide scrub support, prep instrumentation, and assist in diverse pediatric and adult cases. The role requires accurate setup and aseptic technique in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes a float between Ronald Reagan UCLA and Santa Monica UCLA L&D units, with primary responsibility at SMUCLA Perinatal Units. The job offers an hourly wage and potential career conversion.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program (required).
• Surgical Tech certification (required).
• BCLS certification (required).
• 1 year experience as Surgical Tech (required).
• Knowledge of operating room equipment and aseptic technique.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and support nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up instrumentation and supplies for each surgical case.
• Perform scrub role and assist during procedures.
• Support patient care in the perioperative environment.
• Float between UCLA Ronald Reagan and Santa Monica L&D units as needed.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical procedures knowledge

Emergency prioritization

Equipment safety

Education

Surgical Tech Program graduate

Surgical Tech Certification

Tools

Operating room equipment knowledge

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Maternal and Child Health Director, and supervision of the department coordinators, the Surgical Technician is responsible for providing technical support for all surgical procedures in the scrub role. The primary responsibility is preparation and set up of instrumentation and supplies specific to a surgical case, and performing in the scrub role. Performs scrub role in equipment, preparation of the surgical patient, and with the general environment for patient care. Nursing care provided is specific to patients of different age groups.

This position has a required float between Ronald Reagan (RR) UCLA and Santa Monica (SM) UCLA L&D units as censes needs require with main responsibility to SMUCLA Perinatal Units.

Salary range: $50.30-$50.30 Hourly

*This position may convert to career.*

Qualifications

We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

• Graduation form accredited Surgical Tech Programrequired
• Surgical Tech certificationrequired
• BCLS certificationrequired
• 1 year experience as Surgical Techrequired
• Working knowledge of the use, function and operation of all operating room equipment
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique
• Working knowledge of surgical procedures including anatomy and correct terminology
• Ability to set priorities, recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate action under the direction of the nurse in charge
• Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely