Surgical Technologist II, Torrance - 8hr, Days

Cedars-Sinai; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network in Torrance, CA seeks a dedicated Surgical Technologist II to assist in surgical operations and to help prepare operating rooms. You will coordinate with registered nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other health care team members to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of surgical procedures experience and a BLS certification; CST license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Surgical Technicians (Vocational/Technical Diploma) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical procedures experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations and prepare operating rooms.
• Arrange equipment and support procedures, ensuring smooth teamwork with nurses, surgeons and staff.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma from Accredited School of Surgical Technicians

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction?

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction?

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

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 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 Job QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an Accredited School of Surgical Technicians required

Work Experience

• 2 years Surgical procedures minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) BCLS Certification Upon Hire required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) license preferred