Corpus Christi, Texas
Los Alamitos, California
Dallas, Texas
Lake Mary, FL, USA
Posted: 03-May-22
Location: Los Angeles/CA/USA
Required Education: High School
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 22156
We’ve got exciting news – outstanding new pay increases for surgical technicians at UCLA Health! As a critical member of our world-class perioperative team, you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll help advance the healing mission of an award-winning health system that provides Los Angeles with the highest-quality care. Advance your career with California’s #1 hospital!
Under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse within the Operating Room, the Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards. The Surgical Tech ensures and is responsible for the care of the patient in the surgical suite, and is responsible for the surgical instrumentation and the preparation of supplies and equipment used, as well as other related duties. Duties include anticipating patient needs at the sterile field, related to preparing for all supplies, instruments and equipment. The Surgical Tech is responsible for implementing knowledge of aseptic technique, practices related to prevention of retained foreign objects, safe medication labeling and handling, anticipatory skills related to the sequence of the procedure, and safe specimen handling.
Working knowledge of aseptic technique
Working knowledge of surgical procedures including anatomy and correct terminology
Ability to provide information, explain policies and procedures to team members
Ability to set priorities, recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate action under the direction of the nurse in charge
Work independently and follow through on all assignments.
Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely
Ability to take emergency call whenever assigned
Ability to speak, write and read English
Must have at least 2 years’ experience and ability to independently scrub on multiple surgical services
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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