Details
Posted: 24-Apr-22
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: REQ20104757
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.
Minimum Education:â¢High School Diploma or equivalent is required.â¢Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:â¢One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required.â¢Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.Required License/Certification:â¢Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.â¢Current BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.â¢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.