Surgical Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Surgical Tech II to support the nursing care and preparation of pediatric surgical patients in a fast-paced OR. The role involves passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies to surgeons, while following policies and assiting under the supervision of the circulating RN.

Requirements include 2+ years of OR experience and completion of an OR Technician Training Course or equivalent, plus current BLS certification from the American Heart

Qualifications

• 2+ years' operating room experience in a variety of surgical specialties.
• Communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies to surgeons in the OR.
• Work under the supervision of the circulating RN in the operating room suite.

Education

Operating room Technician Training Course or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Schedule: 3x12hr shifts, 8:45am start time with variable days including weekends and holidays

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Surgical Tech II assists with the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assists surgeons in the operating Room by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies. Performs job functions according to specific patient age and/or developmental needs. Works under the supervision of the circulating RN in the operating room suite. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

Operating Room (OR) is a 15 surgical operating room unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to children of all ages (neonate to adult) who are to undergo general anesthesia for operative or other invasive procedures, with an estimated surgical case volume of 17,000 surgical cases a year. We work with the following specialty groups to provide care: Anesthesiology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, General pediatric surgery/Abdominal Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Maxillofacial surgery, Pulmonology, and Urology.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 2+ years' Operating Room experience in a variety of surgical specialties. Communicate effectively and tactfully with patients.

Education/Licensure/Certification: Completion of Operating room Technician Training Course or equivalent. Current BLS from American Heart Association.