Surgical Technologist III - Cardiac OR - 12-Hour Full - Time
Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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every single day in service of this outstanding work - excellence
and innovation in patient care, research, and community service.
From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using
state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have great resources to do
something incredible-for yourself, and for others
What will you be doing in this role?
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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates in-services in collaboration with educators and team
leaders.
Performs the preceptor role for surgical technology students and
new hires. Assists co-workers in the orientation of department
processes. Demonstrates leadership abilities and serves as a mentor
and role model for STI and STII.
Helps to improve efficiency and cost in surgical units and
participates in developing budgetary requirements. Participates in
decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring
surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit
in-services promoting patient care and safety. Participates in unit
staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit
direction, problem-solving, and problem resolution. Promotes
performance improvement through participation in the Medical
Center's Performance Improvement Program.
Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over
the operating room.
Arrange instruments according to a given procedure. Confirms that
instruments work properly and are sterilized. Maintains the
availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Correctly
uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and
equipment. Assists coworkers with their learning related to the
care and handling of instruments and sterilization.
Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other
sterile supplies. Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU
pedals
Performs appropriate intraoperative count (instruments, sponges,
needles), and labels all medication.
Prepares patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting
incision sites. Transport patients to and from surgery.
Demonstrates clinical competency and technical skills for general
and special populations. Aware of patient needs while assisting the
RN in implementing the plan of care for each patient. Assists the
RN in prioritizing job duties, physician requests, and
interdepartmental procedures as directed by RN. Demonstrates
comprehensive knowledge about the equipment used in assigned areas
including the care, handling, operations, troubleshooting, and
safety precautions. Recognizes malfunctions and initiates repairs
appropriately. Assembles processes and maintains instruments
relevant to the assigned area. Monitors and updates inventory
within the area as assigned. Assists coworkers with their learning
related to equipment.
Assists in storing and stocking supplies maintain, and updates
surgeons' preference lists as needed.
Improves the accuracy of patient identification uses two
identifiers when transporting patients between
units/departments.
Reduces the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. Observes
patients for the risk of falling and takes action to prevent
patient falls.
Education:
Highschool Diploma/GED.
Vocational/Technical Diploma.
Work Experience:
Three (3) years surgical procedures.
Cardiac Operating Room (OR) experience strongly preferred.
Licensure and Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Working Title: Surgical Technologist III - Cardiac OR - 12-Hour
Full - Time
Department: Main OR Operation
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: OR/Anesthesia
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 12 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay: $35.88 - $57.41
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national
origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic
characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any
other basis protected by federal or state law.
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