Surgical Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the perioperative team. Under the Perioperative leader, you will ensure high quality patient care, anticipate needs of patients, surgeons and team members, and protect confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements include a Surgical Technologist program graduate or evidence of prior employment as a Surgical Technologist before 2009, active CST certification or within 12 months, CPR, and continuing

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.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist certification; or obtain certification within 12 months completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology; or evidence of employment as a certified surgical technologist prior to July 1, 2009.
• Certification must be renewed every four years. Completes required 15 CEU credits annually. Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment.
• Anticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program graduate

Job description

Req #: 186923

Summary

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

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.

Other Qualifications

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.