Surgical Technician II

1 week ago


Los Angeles CA Health Sciences Campus, United States Keck Medicine of USC Full time

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech II applies, demonstrates, and possesses proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares, sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech II is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures and exercises critical thinking and independent judgement

Essential Duties:

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 technicianMay assist in performing circulating skills and task.Performs all duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.Req 1 year 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.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq 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)
The hourly rate range for this position is $ $51.85. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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