Surgical Technologist I - Days

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to assist in surgical operations under the direction of a licensed caregiver. You will prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, assist with procedures, and support the team to ensure smooth, safe patient care.

You will maintain competency, serve diverse patient populations, and work with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists in accordance with center standards and accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma preferred with related training.
• BLS certification required upon hire; CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and arrange equipment.
• Assist with surgical procedures and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist I assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist I prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and shares the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through the application of knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other health care team members.

The Surgical Technologist I provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technologist I maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technologist I identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - minimum
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Includes the ability to verify on the job training of participating institution. In addition, includes an active student at an affiliate school receiving their in-person training hours at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. - minimum

Experience

• 1 year Surgical procedures - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BCLS Certification
• Certified Surgical Technologist - preferred Certified Surgical Technologist