Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, arranging equipment, and assisting with procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork and communication with registered nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other health care team members.

The Surgical Technologist II provides care in line with Cedars-Sinai standards and accrediting bodies, maintaining competency to work with diverse patient populations, including adolescent,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma required and able to verify on-the-job training.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma must enable practice in two specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations under the direction of a licensed caregiver.
• Prepare operating rooms and arrange equipment.
• Assist with procedures and support teamwork with nurses, surgeons, and staff.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma Includes the ability to verify on the job training of participating institution

Vocational/Technical Diploma Performs independently in two (2) specialties

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist II assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist II is assigned technical duties, 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 II provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technologist II maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technologist II 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 - minimum
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Performs independently in two (2) specialties - minimum

Experience

• 2 years Surgical Procedures - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

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