Surgical Tech I - Full time - 10 hour shifts - Marina Hospital

Cedars-Sinai; California; In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Surgical Technologist I to join the intra-operative team. You will ensure a safe OR environment and assist the surgeon with instrument handling, sterile technique, and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a technical diploma, BLS, and at least 1 year of surgical experience. This on-site role offers exposure to high-quality care in a world-class setting.

Competenze

• High School Diploma required; vocational/technical diploma preferred.
• BLS certification required; CST preferred.
• 1 year of surgical experience encouraged.

Mansioni

• Perform first scrub role in basic procedures with sterile technique.
• Prepare OR environment and PPE; maintain sterile field.
• Set up instruments, supplies, and equipment; ensure proper functioning.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and handling specimens.
• Participate in time-out verification and patient safety checks.

Conoscenze

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Formazione

High School Diploma

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Strumenti

Surgical instruments handling

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

At Cedars-Sinai, we are looking for an exceptionally skilled and dedicated Surgical Technologist I to join our intra-operative team. In this role, you will ensure a safe and efficient operating room environment, contributing to the flawless execution of surgical procedures. This is an outstanding chance to work with a world-class team and provide care that meets the highest standards of patient safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform the first scrub role in basic surgical procedures.
• Get the operating room and sterile field ready for surgical procedures by performing a surgical scrub and putting on OR attire and PPE.
• Set up sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique, ensuring all instruments function properly and are accurately sterilized.
• Maintain the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.
• Help team members with gowning, gloving, and draping the patient, setting up and preserving the sterile field.
• Perform intraoperative counts of instruments, sponges, and needles, and label all medications.
• Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the “Time Out” process.
• Assist the surgeon by passing supplies, equipment, and instruments, sponging or suctioning at the operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, and handling specimens.
• Control and maintain perioperative environments, ensuring asepsis, electrical safety, waste management, and accurate traffic patterns.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency and technical skills for both general and special populations.
• Assist the RN in implementing the plan of care for each patient, prioritizing duties, physician requests, and interdepartmental procedures as directed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, recognize malfunctions, and initiate repairs appropriately.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization post-surgery, assist in storing and stocking supplies, and update surgeons’ preference lists as needed.
• Support the surgical team by cleaning the operating room after surgery is finished.
• Observe patients for fall risks and take action to prevent falls.
• Improve the accuracy of patient identification by using two identifiers when transporting patients between units/departments.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma (Minimum)
• Vocational/Technical Diploma (Minimum)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in surgical procedures. (Preferred)

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Minimum)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (Preferred)