Surgical Tech Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Surgical Tech Full-time
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Surgical Tech Full Time Varied

apartment CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center location_onLos Angeles, CA
$44.04 - $51.15 / hour
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs surgical scrub duties in all specialties: Patient positioning, draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle and instrument counts, and assists with cast/dressing applications. Assures instruments and equipment are ordered as per physician request. Maintain disposable supplies and order supplies as needed. • Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization. Assists CN in assuring completion and staff compliance with sterilization logs. • Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient. Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner. Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Cares for equipment to prolong useful life. Prioritizes and uses time efficiently. Delegates tasks effectively to insure maximum productivity and functioning of the department • Creates and maintains sterile field. • Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately. • Works efficiently with physicians and RN's in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments. • Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title. • Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons. • Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to: identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise and understandable manner applicable for the populations checked below: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult ( ) Geriatric ( ) • Demonstrates good use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions. • All other duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.) • Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program. Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.) • Associate’s Degree - preferred. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications • One year of clinical (working) experience as a Surgical Technologist. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation • Certified Surgical Technologist Preferred • American Heart Association BLS card • Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire) • Los Angeles County Fire Card (within 30 days of hire) Shift: Varied (Days and Evenings) Shift Hours: 10 Weekly Hours: 40 Type/Status: Full-Time FTE: 1.0
Surgical Tech OR Pediatric Full-time
East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Certified Surgical Tech (CST), Operating Room, Full Time, Dayshift

apartment East Tennessee Children's Hospital location_onBeverly Hills, CA
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB A specially trained individual who helps prepare for surgical patients by selecting and preparing the supplies and instruments. Assists the surgeon under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs transport duties within the perioperative departments. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager/Nursing Director JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: High School/GED; Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician program required Degree: General License/Certification Required: Certified Surgical Technician; BLS required Minimum Work Experience: Operating Room experience preferred REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent attention to detail and good at following verbal instructions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates proficient understanding of sterilization processes, steam, gas and cold and its impact on various instruments and equipment by providing mechanism to identify what type of sterilization is necessary on existing and new instruments. Researches and Reports abnormalities of instruments and equipment that facilitates the running of the unit to the OR Director and/or other appropriate individuals, and sends instruments and equipment out for repair following all guidelines, maintaining a record of what is out and when the items will be returned. Provides literature or necessary interventions on equipment specific sterilization when appropriate. Reviews case cart set ups daily in a thorough manner to detect accuracy and completeness. Transports patients by stretcher, wheelchair or other conveyance from pre/post operative locations. Responsible for monitoring and responding to patients and families during transportation phase. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Assures staff competency by creating and providing training. Offers constructive suggestions at staff meetings for utilization of equipment, repair of equipment and proper care of equipment. Informs staff and others of improper use or abuse of equipment and recommends solutions. Demonstrates positive regard for change and problems. Attends all required meetings, demonstrates safety and maintains their work area and equipment by expected standard. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input. Keeps accurate documentation of equipment brought into and taken out of the department. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably and willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.