Surgical Technologist III - Nights

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

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.