Surgical Tech Jobs in Long Beach, CA

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

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

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.
Molina Healthcare

Associate Program Manager (Project Mgt, PST, MST, CST Remote)

Molina Healthcare is hiring a remote Associate Program Manager . This is a fantastic next step for those early in their Program Management/ Project Management career to learn and grow! Candidates in PST, MST, or CST are preferred. This position's scope is a combination of project management and program management. The Pharmacy Implementations team covers all LOBs Molina has to offer (Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace) across all US time zones. Successful candidates will be accustomed to effectively managing 3-5 projects at a time. With the nature of implementations, candidates should be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays to support the 1-3 go lives a year. Pharmacy experience is not required; project and program management experience is needed. Managed Care experience is also preferred. Job Summary Responsible for internal business projects and programs involving department or cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, delivering products through the design process to completion. Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the project from inception through delivery. May engage and oversee the work of external vendors. Assigns, directs and monitors system analysis and program staff. These positions' primary focus is project/program management, rather than the application of expertise in a specialized functional field of knowledge although they may have technical team members. Highly qualified candidates will have the following experience- Ability to manage 2-4 projects at a time directly related to pharmacy implementation and ongoing program mgmt. for all LOBs Facilitating high volume of meetings/calls with stakeholders Tracking, documenting, and driving actions items to completion Identifying opportunities for process improvement Effectively communicating risk and critical thinking for solutioning Cross-functional collaboration with all departments within Molina Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Works with team in planning and executing business programs. Strives to become a Subject Matter Expert in the functional area required. Helps communicate and collaborate with customers to analyze and transform needs and goals into functional requirements. Delivers the appropriate artifacts as needed. Works with operational leaders within the business to provide recommendations for process improvements, medical cost savings or revenue enhancements. Assists with the creation of Business Requirements Documents, Test Plans, Requirements Traceability Matrix, User Training materials and other related documentations. Required Education : Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Experience : 1-3 years Project Management or Program Management Preferred Experience : 3-5 years Project Management or Program Management in a Managed care environment. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing. Pay Range: $21.82 - $51.06 / HOURLY *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.