Surgical Technician II - OP Surgery Center HC3 - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 102,920,000 - 174,790,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital seeks a Surgical Technician II to support intermediate to advanced procedures. You will prepare ORs, maintain asepsis, and assist in complex head/neck/neuro/spine/ortho surgeries while mentoring students.

The role requires CST certification, BLS, and recent practice, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and continuous process improvement in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• At least 1 year as Surgical Technician or internship; paid internship at Keck Medicine of USC.
• Active practice as a Surgical Technician within 6 months prior to application.
• Strong organization/time management and communication skills.
• Surgical Technologist CST certification and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triad of procedures (Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine, Ortho).
• Maintain aseptic technique and safety standards.
• Keep open communication with surgical team regarding patient status.
• Prepare operating room and set up instruments.
• Perform scrub role and pass instruments.
• Mentor students and participate in equipment evaluation.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma

CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program

Surgical Technologist - CST

BLS certification

Tools

Sterile technique equipment

Job description

Essential Duties

• Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.

• Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.

• Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.

• Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.

• Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.

• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.

• Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).

• Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team's needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.

• Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.

• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.

• Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.

• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.

• Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.

• Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.

• May mentor and/or lead other surgical technician

• May assist in performing circulating skills and task.

• Performs all duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent

• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.

• Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.

• Req Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application

• Req Organization/time management skills.

• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Req Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital's world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere.

Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring.

Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.88 - $61.00.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.