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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · 5 months ago

Surgical Technician II - Surgery - Per Diem 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.50/hr - $58.65/hr

1+ years exp

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician II to assist the surgical team in the operating room. The role involves applying advanced surgical techniques, maintaining aseptic conditions, and ensuring patient safety during procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure

Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities

Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur

Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises

Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery

Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation

Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment)

Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards

Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines

Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens

Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure

Performs the preceptor role in the training of students

Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies

Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis

May mentor and/or lead other surgical technician

May assist in performing circulating skills and task

Performs all duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical Technician certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Surgical techniques knowledgeAseptic techniqueTime management skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingMentoring skills

Required

High School or equivalent

Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required

One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC

Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application

Organization/time management skills

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)