Surgical Technologist II

aa067; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support operative and endoscopic procedures. You will prepare supplies, maintain sterile technique, and ensure readiness for surveys and regulatory compliance on a full-time, 12-hour shift.

You will scrub cases, assist surgeons, mentor teammates, and participate in ongoing education to uphold patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care for every patient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years scrubbing major or endoscopic cases in hospital.
• Current CST certification by a recognized body.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operative/endoscopic procedures with ready supplies and equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor for breaches.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of unit care data.
• Participate in ongoing education and in-service meetings.
• Mentor colleagues and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Uphold clinical competence to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical scrubbing experience

Patient confidentiality

Clinical mentorship

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

CST Certification

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist II. In this role, you'll be responsible for a range of technical tasks to assist surgical and/or endoscopic procedures. Your duties will include maintaining appropriate levels of supplies, cleaning and decontaminating equipment and instruments, and participating in initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations and readiness for surveys. This position is listed for full-time, 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week), and day shifts (10:45am start time).

Sign-on bonus eligible up to $7,500!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Assist surgeons during operative/invasive procedure, assuring that necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are ready and/or available and anticipates such needs.
• Maintain sterile techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in sterile technique.
• Establish and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Serve as clinical mentor to others. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and promotes clinical competence and expertise of self to ensure clinical excellence, patient safety and positive clinical outcomes.

Your qualifications should include:

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience scrubbing major and/or endoscopic cases in a hospital setting
• Current CST (Surgical/Endoscopic Technologist Certification) by appropriate accredited organization
• BLS through the American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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