University of Southern California · 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 expUniversity of Southern California is seeking a Surgical Technician II who will assist the surgical team and perform various tasks in the operating room. The role involves applying advanced knowledge of surgical techniques, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining communication with the surgical team during procedures.
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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
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)
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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