Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgical procedures in the scrub role, preparing and setting up instrumentation and supplies for cases while assisting with patient care. The role includes back-up administrative coverage and EHR-related tasks as needed.

Requirements include accredited Surgical Tech program completion, Surgical Tech certification, and BLS. At least 1 year of experience is required; OB/GYN and trauma experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• Surgical Tech certification required.
• BLS certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of experience as Surgical Tech required.
• Previous OB/GYN and trauma surgery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of operating room equipment and aseptic technique.
• Understanding of surgical procedures and terminology.
• Ability to set priorities and respond to emergencies under nurse supervision.
• Ability to move heavy carts and handle equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Scrub role in preparing and setting up instrumentation and supplies for each surgical case.
• Provide technical support for all surgical procedures and assist with patient preparation.
• Provide back-up administrative coverage for the unit as needed (phones, call lights, admissions in EHR).

Skills

Surgical tech

BLS certification

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Surgical Tech Program

Surgical Tech certification

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Maternal and Child Health Director, and supervision of the department coordinators, the Surgical Technician is responsible for providing technical support for all surgical procedures in the scrub role. The primary responsibility is preparation and set up of instrumentation and supplies specific to a surgical case, and performing in the scrub role. Performs scrub role in equipment, preparation of the surgical patient, and with the general environment for patient care. Nursing care provided is specific to patients of different age groups.

This position requires the Surgical Technician to also provide back-up administrative coverage for the unit as needed, including answering phones and call lights, and assisting with patient arrival and admission processes within the electronic health record (EHR).

This position has a required float between Ronald Reagan (RR) UCLA and Santa Monica (SM) UCLA L&D units as censes needs require with main responsibility to RRUCLA Perinatal Units.

Salary Range: $39.77 - $52.45 hourly

Qualifications

• Graduation form accredited Surgical Tech Programrequired
• Surgical Tech certificationrequired
• BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Associationrequired
• 1 year of experience as Surgical Techrequired
• Previous OBGYN and trauma surgery experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the use, function and operation of all operating room equipment
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique
• Working knowledge of surgical procedures including anatomy and correct terminology
• Ability to set priorities, recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate action under the direction of the nurse in charge
• Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely