Surgical Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Fort Wayne is seeking a Surgical Technologist under the Perioperative leader to assure quality care as a health care team member within the perioperative environment. The position emphasizes anticipation, planning for, and responding to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and team members.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program, with current certification or certification within 12 months, plus

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED.
• Must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.
• Must have current certified surgical technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or must provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist.
• Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually. Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality care as a health care team member in the Perioperative environment.
• Anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Req #: 188008

Summary

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Surgical Technologist includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED. Must be a graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or must provide evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist prior to July 1, 2009.

Licensure/Certification

Must have current certified surgical technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or must provide evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009; or must be a current valid licensed practitioner providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist. Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually. Must maintain current CPR certification.

Experience

Healthcare experience preferred.