Surgical Tech, Per Diem - Float Team

Description

UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized

abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your

fellow team members. As a Surgical Technician in our Operating Rooms, you’ll be

at the forefront of life-saving procedures, ensuring the highest standards of

patient safety and surgical excellence. Join us and be part of a team that’s

transforming healthcare and making a tangible impact on lives every day.

Primary responsibilities of the Surgical Technician include

• Prepare and

set up surgical instrumentation and equipment according to department standards

and surgeon preference cards.

• Maintain a

sterile field and ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are ready and

functioning properly.

• Anticipate the

needs of the surgical team during procedures, providing instruments and

supplies promptly.

• Perform hand

and arm scrubs in accordance with departmental policies, donning sterile gown

and gloves, and setting up instrumentation and equipment as per guidelines.

• Conduct

surgical counts with the circulating nurse at designated intervals, assisting

surgeons with gowning, gloving, and draping after skin preparation, and safely

passing instruments, sponges, and sutures during procedures

• Maintain the

sterile field and ensuring team adherence to sterile techniques, verifying and

preparing medications and solutions for use within the sterile field, and

accurately tracking their usage.

• Proper

handling and identification of specimens, providing safe and dignified patient

care, assisting with dressings and casts, and careful management of

instrumentation.

• After

procedures, responsibilities extend to preparing instruments for cleaning and

supporting operating room cleanup following Universal Precautions.

• Participate in

ongoing training and education to stay current with best practices and

technological advancements.

• Collaborate

effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure

optimal patient outcomes.

This position floats to various units within the UCLA Health system

based on the patient census and the skills of the staff. Hospital locations

include but are not limited to the following:

• Ronald Reagan

UCLA Medical Center

• UCLA Santa

Monica Medical Center

• UCLA West

Valley Medical Center

*May convert to a career opportunity*

Salary Range: $50.30-$50.30 Hourly

Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program, required
• Minimum 2

years of Surgical Technician experience, required

• Ability to

scrub in multiple service lines, required

• BLS from the

American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required

• Surgical

Technician certification from the NBSTSA, preferred

• Working

knowledge of universal precautions, aseptic technique, operating room

sanitation, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Familiarity

with surgical procedures, anatomy, terminology, and age-specific physiological

and psychological patient needs.

• Knowledge of

the use, function, and operation of surgical instruments, equipment, and

furniture.

• Ability to

speak, read, and write proper English to convey information clearly, explain

procedures, and respond professionally via phone or in person.

• Ability to

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and persuade others to

follow established practices.

• Willingness to

accept shift changes and respond to emergency calls or disaster situations as

departmental needs require.

• Skill in

setting priorities, recognizing emergencies, and taking appropriate action

based on experience or direction.

• Ability to

work independently, follow through on assignments, and perform repetitive tasks

with consistency and accuracy.

• Physical

ability to lift heavy objects, push or pull carts, handle surgical equipment

safely, and stand for extended periods.

• Willingness to

learn new procedures and enhance skills through training and professional

development opportunities.

• Demonstrates

accuracy in task execution and adherence to safety protocols to ensure patient

and staff well-being