Surgical Technologist III - 12 Hour Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Surgical Technologist III to assist in surgical operations and to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and support surgeons, nurses and the health care team. You will contribute to smooth teamwork through knowledge and effective communication with staff and patients, while maintaining competency across patient populations.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital standards and the ability to follow directions, with emphasis on collaboration in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma includes ability to verify on the job training.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma demonstrates independence in three specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations and prepare operating rooms.

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 three (3) specialties - minimum

Job description

Job Description

Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist III assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist III is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and has 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 Technician III provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technician III maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technician III 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 three (3) specialties - minimum

Experience

• 3 years Surgical Procedures - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

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