Surgical Tech Labor & Delivery Full Time Days at Hollywood Presbyterian

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

53.7

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Scrub, Patient Positioning, Draping, Sterile Instrument Setup, Sponge Counts, Needle Counts, Instrument Counts, Cast Applications, Dressing Applications, Specimen Handling, Flash Sterilization, Sterilization Logs, Sterile Field Maintenance, Age Specific Care, Universal Precautions, Crisis Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924. Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries. Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents The best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood. Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs surgical scrub duties in all specialties: Patient positioning, draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle and instrument counts, and assists with cast/dressing applications. Assures instruments and equipment are ordered as per physician request. Maintain disposable supplies and order supplies as needed. * Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization. Assists CN in assuring completion and staff compliance with sterilization logs. * Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient. Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner. Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Cares for equipment to prolong useful life. Prioritizes and uses time efficiently. Delegates tasks effectively to insure maximum productivity and functioning of the department. * Creates and maintains sterile field. * Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately. * Works efficiently with physicians and RN's in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments. * Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title. * Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons. * Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to: identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise and understandable manner applicable for the populations checked below: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult ( ) Geriatric ( ) * Demonstrates good use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions. * All other duties as assigned Minimum Education Required: * Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program. Preferred Education: * Associate’s Degree - preferred. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Required: * One year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist. License, Certification, Registration or Designation Required: * Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred). * BLS Card * Los Angeles County Fire Card Shift: Days Hours: 6:45AM - 7:15PM Shift Hours: 12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

Responsibilities

The Surgical Tech performs surgical scrub duties across all specialties, including patient positioning, draping, and assisting the surgeon with counts and applications, while maintaining a sterile field and ensuring necessary equipment is available. Responsibilities also include preparing the operating area safely, caring for equipment, and providing a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.