Aya Healthcare
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Aya Healthcare - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90046
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Surgical Tech III - Cardiac - Operating Room
Primary Shift: Day Shift Duration: 12 hour Base Pay: 36.66 - 58.66 What will you be doing in this role: Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver the Surgical Technologist III assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist III assists with procedures and has 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 Technician III provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technician III maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technician III identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinates in-services in collaboration with educators and team leaders. Performs the preceptor role for surgical technology students and new hires. Assists co-workers in the orientation of department processes. Demonstrates leadership abilities and serves as a mentor and role model for STI and STII. Helps to improve efficiency and cost in surgical units and participates in developing budgetary requirements. Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment instruments and supplies. Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety. Participates in unit staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit direction problem-solving and problem resolution. Promotes performance improvement through participation in the Medical Centers Performance Improvement Program. Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over the operating room. Arrange instruments according to a given procedure. Confirms that instruments work properly and are sterilized. Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Correctly uses cares for cleans and sterilizes instruments supplies and equipment. Assists coworkers with their learning related to the care and handling of instruments and sterilization. Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals. Performs appropriate intraoperative count (instruments, sponges, needles) and labels all medication. Prepares patients for surgery such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Transport patients to and from surgery. Qualifications: Education: Highschool Diploma/GED - Required Vocational/Technical Diploma - Required Work Experience: Three (3) years surgical procedures Licensure & Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Certified Surgical Technologist - Preferred About Us: Cedars-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.
Primary Shift: Day Shift Duration: 12 hour Base Pay: 36.66 - 58.66 What will you be doing in this role: Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver the Surgical Technologist III assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist III assists with procedures and has 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 Technician III provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technician III maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technician III identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinates in-services in collaboration with educators and team leaders. Performs the preceptor role for surgical technology students and new hires. Assists co-workers in the orientation of department processes. Demonstrates leadership abilities and serves as a mentor and role model for STI and STII. Helps to improve efficiency and cost in surgical units and participates in developing budgetary requirements. Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment instruments and supplies. Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety. Participates in unit staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit direction problem-solving and problem resolution. Promotes performance improvement through participation in the Medical Centers Performance Improvement Program. Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over the operating room. Arrange instruments according to a given procedure. Confirms that instruments work properly and are sterilized. Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Correctly uses cares for cleans and sterilizes instruments supplies and equipment. Assists coworkers with their learning related to the care and handling of instruments and sterilization. Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals. Performs appropriate intraoperative count (instruments, sponges, needles) and labels all medication. Prepares patients for surgery such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Transport patients to and from surgery. Qualifications: Education: Highschool Diploma/GED - Required Vocational/Technical Diploma - Required Work Experience: Three (3) years surgical procedures Licensure & Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Certified Surgical Technologist - Preferred About Us: Cedars-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.