Surgical Technologist III - Nights

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Surgical Technologist III to support surgical operations in the Los Angeles area. The role involves preparing operating rooms, arranging instruments, and aiding surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth teamwork and patient safety.

Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and vocational/technical training. Candidates should have prior surgical procedures experience and BLS/CT certification upon hire, with CT preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at minimum.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma required; ability to verify on-the-job training of participating institution.
• Vocational/Technical Diploma demonstrates ability to perform independently in three specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical operations and prepare operating rooms.
• Arrange equipment and assist with procedures to ensure smooth teamwork with RNs, surgeons and staff.
• Maintain competency and engage with diverse patient populations per standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Vocational/Technical Diploma Performs independently in three (3) specialties

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

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