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Job Summary:
Under the direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist I assist in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist I is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and shares 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 Technologist I provide care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technologist I maintain competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technologist I identify the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
Qualifications
Education:
Highschool Diploma/GED.Vocational/Technical Diploma to includes the ability to verify on the job training of participating institution.Work Experience:
One (1) year surgical procedure is 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.About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 11488
Working Title : Surgical Tech I - Operating Room - 12 Hours Days 6:30am - 7:00pm
Department : Operating Room
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $29.61 - $47.38