Surgical Technician
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Surgical Tech you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.
Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments assist the surgical team and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly collaborate effectively within the OR team and contribute directly to the patients healing process.
To be successful in this role you must possess adaptability a strong team-player mindset and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.
Essential function:
- Responsible for proper care and handling of equipment instruments and other supplies necessary for Surgery according to manufacturers guidelines.
- Passes instruments and sutures to the Surgeon and assistants and maintains a sterile field according to AORN standardsand practices.
- Competent in knowledge and practice with carrying out aseptic technique for self and others according to AORN standards and practices.
- Adheres to principles of aseptic technique according to department standards.
- Recognizes breaks or imminent breaks in aseptic technique and immediately acts to make corrections according to department practice.
- Ensures all instruments equipment and supplies are accounted for after each case as per departments standards and practices.
Job Requirements
- 1-3 years Requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3)years scrubbing experience in GeneralGYN Ortho and Gu. upon hire
- Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
Preferred
- High School Graduate or GED
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
