Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech III applies, demonstrates, and possess advance/expert 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 III is generally assigned the more difficult surgical/operative procedures and exercises high-level critical thinking and independent judgement. May mentor or lead other surgical technicians.

Minimum Education:•High School Diploma or equivalent required.•Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is requiredMinimum Experience/Knowledge:•Three years Surgical Technician experience in an acute care setting with expertise in at least three Surgical Specialties, of which one must be Cardiac and/or Liver Transplant.•Experience must have included surgical services process improvement project planning, implementing, or participation.Required License/Certification:•Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.•Current BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association•LA City Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.