Senior OR Surgical Technologist & Mentor

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist III to support operating room teams. You will prepare rooms, arrange instruments, and assist surgeons under licensed caregiver direction, maintaining sterile technique and promoting safe patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating in-services, mentoring new hires, and contributing to department efficiency, budget considerations, and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Highschool Diploma or GED required; Vocational/Technical Diploma required.
• BLS certification required or renew within 6 months of expiry.
• Surgical technologist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates preoperative planning and room setup.
• Assists during surgical procedures with instrument handling and sterility.
• Maintains patient safety and communicates with nursing staff and surgeons.
• Ensures proper instrument counts and labeling of medications.
• Prepares operating rooms and assists with patient transport.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist III to support operating room teams. You will prepare rooms, arrange instruments, and assist surgeons under licensed caregiver direction, maintaining sterile technique and promoting safe patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating in-services, mentoring new hires, and contributing to department efficiency, budget considerations, and quality improvement programs.