Surgical Technician - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare operating rooms and provide technical support in the OR. The role requires graduation from an approved Surgical Technician program, CST certification, and current BLS credentials.

One year of experience in an acute care OR is preferred, with strong English communication skills and patient-safety awareness central to daily duties. USC offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an approved Surgical Technician program.
• Six months of acute care OR experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• CST certification required by NBSTSA.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques.
• Provides technical services and assists in the OR as assigned or directed.

Skills

English proficiency

OR experience

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician training program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS Certification

Job description

Prepares the operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in the operating room as assigned or directed.Minimum Education:- Graduate of a formal Surgical Technician training program.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:- Six months experience in an acute care O.R. preferred.- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the operating room.- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span.- Speaks, reads and writes English.Required License/Certification:- Current BLS Certification via the American Heart Association- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required via NBSTSAAs part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. 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 $34.67 - $46.66 . 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.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$149707.htmld