Surgical Tech jobs in Long Beach, CA

Surgical Tech Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Surgical Tech-Clinic - Orthopaedics - University Town Centre

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals University Town Center, CA

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure in outpatient clinic setting. Provide clerical and clinical support to medical staff in assigned unit. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, completion of a Surgical Technology program, completion of a Registered Nurse program, OR completion of summer surgical tech extern program, OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years of previous scrub experience. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. EXPERIENCE: 1. Two years of Surgical Technology experience in a tertiary setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: 1. Advanced knowledge in desired specialty strongly preferred. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provide support to medical staff to assure patients' needs are met and to assure efficient operation of outpatient unit. 2. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile Role in the Procedure Room. 3. Assist the Coordinator/Preceptor in monitoring technique of all persons in the Orthopaedic Procedure room to maintain a sterile field. 4. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments. 5. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure. 6. Assists in the transportation and positioning of patients. 7. Serves as a mentor. 8. Obtains all necessary supplies, suture, instrumentation and equipment for a procedure independently, Independently sets up the sterile field 9. Anticipates what surgical complications can occur and have appropriate instrumentation and equipment available. 10. Maintains an accurate list of physician preferences. 11. Assist the manager in any acquisitions of capital equipment and product trials. 12. Participates in unit based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff. 13. Schedules additional ancillary testing as needed. Assists providers when possible in completing requisitions or forms for patient examination or testing. 14. Act as chaperone during medical examinations. 15. Ensure medical records and test results are available for visit, including those from referring physicians. Inspect/review medical records to maintain correct order and completeness. 16. Monitors nurse call system and relays information to appropriate staff. Answers telephone calls and transmits information to appropriate staff. 17. Provides assistance and information to patients, families, and visitors as instructed by the physician. 18. Participates in Quality Assurance Program to assure quality patient services are provided. 19. Performs equipment checks as assigned. 20. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department 21. Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment 22. Assists with the sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment 23. Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following physician preference 24. Removes out of date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines. 25. Assists with clerical work, and record keeping duties including the gathering of quality indicator data such as frequency of events. Assists with the updating of preference cards. 26. Prepares and updates preferences of providers and instrument tray lists as directed 27. May schedule and coordinate new and return appointments using computerized system according to WVU Medicine outpatient clinic policy and procedures. Schedule and coordinate diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. 28. May assure registration of patients. Collect vital information for purposes of patient identification and billing purposes and enter data into computer. Obtain charts and fee sheets necessary for patient visits. Obtain signatures from release of information and consent to treatment. 29. Assists with proper recording of patient charges 30. May process and mail letters to patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. 2. Must be able position and/or lift patients, and stand or walk 4 to 12 hours per day. 3. Possess visual, hearing and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Work is performed in a normal clinical outpatient environment. 2. Position is frequently exposed to biohazards, as well as communicable disease. 3.Position requires ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 8164 WVUH Orthopaedics UTC Address: 6040 University Town Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

1 week ago

Surgical Tech

Astrana Health Tustin, CA

$28 - $42 / hour

Surgical Tech Department: 7420-Surgery & Recovery Employment Type: Full Time Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL") Reporting To: Glenda Luce Compensation: $28.00 - $42.00 / hour Description The Surgical Tech is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with proper positioning of patient while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient. About Us Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our Values: Put Patients First Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams Operate with Integrity & Excellence Be Innovative Work As One Team What You'll Do Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities. Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur. Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises. Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation. Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment). Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards. Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines. Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens. Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure. Qualifications Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Tech Program Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job AHA Basic Life Support Understanding of basic medical terminology High School Diploma or GED Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English Computer literacy and proficiency

Surgical Tech - L&D - Full Time - Days - 12hr QVH

Emanate Health Walnut Valley, CA

$25.53 - $38.29 / hour

Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals. On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country. Job Summary Under the Supervision of the Director, the Surgical Technician assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and issuing instruments to surgeons.The surgical technician scrubs for surgical procedures for adult and adolescent patients. Cleans instruments and rooms, picks cases, monitors inventory and stocks OR rooms. The Surgical Technician also provides care based on the age-related need of the adolescent and adult patient with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style and level of understanding. The Surgical Technician functions within their scope of practice. The Surgical Technician occasionally makes independent decisions within clear and established guidelines, standards and/or procedures. The Surgical Technician is responsible for the safe handling of medications on the surgical sterile field under the direction of the Physician and RN Circulator. Job Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: High School or equivalent required. Minimum Experience Requirement: Surgical experience is required. Excellent customer service skills required. Minimum License Requirement: Certified Surgical Technician preferred. BLS required. Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time. Pay Range: $25.53 - $38.29

Surgical Scrub Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc Torrance, CA

Coast Surgery Center - scope of services: orthopedics, pain management & podiatry. USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country, with more than 350 ambulatory surgery centers and 28 surgical hospitals. We are also part of Tenet Healthcare, a unique and diversified enterprise which enables us to have access to additional resources and a greater support system. We are looking for a Surgical Scrub Technologist for our Surgery Center. Job Summary Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures. Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment. Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse. Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants. Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated. Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon. Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets. Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background. Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment. Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills. Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team. Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required. Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy. Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center. Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center. Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment. Required Skills: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable. Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room. Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that shall be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear. The employee shall regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. USPI'S EDGE-(Every Day Giving Excellence) USPI'S EDGE is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company. The process of completing EDGE- requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI. All employees are involved with EDGE. The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer. All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE program. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and the risk of radiation. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and the risk of electrical shock.

Surgical Tech Labor & Delivery Part Time Nights

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

$46.24 - $53.70 / hour

JOB SUMMARY CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner. HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous fertility and research centers in the U.S. and Korea including CHA Fertility Center, a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center). MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 JOB QUALIFICATIONS 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). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire) Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire) Status: Part Time (PT1) Shift: Nights Hours: 12hrs (6:45pm - 7:15am) Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 24hrs/48hrs FTE: 0.6

Surgical Tech

Full-time

1 month ago

Surgical Tech (OR) 8hr FT Varied

KPC Health Orange, CA

$29.30 - $34.32 / hour

The posted pay scale represents the range the Company reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position. The actual wage for this position may depend on factors such as experience and education, specific skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, an applicable collective bargaining agreement, and Company business practices. The Surgical Technologist assumes responsibility and accountability for the preparation of operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques, performs a variety of technical duties to assist patients with surgery, maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and safety standards. The Surgical Tech is responsible for pulling cases completely and providing all equipment for the cases. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and follows infection control policies. Maintains aseptic techniques, actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patients care and privacy. Identifies and cares for specimens. Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs as needed. Assists in clearing OR suites. May handle human blood and other potentially infectious and/or hazardous materials, harmful elements. Has the collaborative responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient from pediatrics through geriatrics. This position is supervised by the Technical Coordinator and reports to the Manager/Director of Perioperative Services. Requirements : Previous experience as a Surgical Technician Current BLS certification. Completion of course for surgical technicians preferred. Has full command of the English language (verbal and written). Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactory perform assigned duties. Benefits : Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees* Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents* Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D 401k plan with company match Generous PTO plan* Pet Insurance Discount Program* Employee Discount Program* *Per diem staff ineligible

Surgical Tech

Full-time

2 months ago

Surgical Technologist III - Operating Room - 10-Hour - Full Time - Various Shifts

Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA

Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using innovative facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. What will you be doing in this role? Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist assists in surgical operations. The Surgical Technologist is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and has the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through the application of knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other health care team members. The Surgical Technician provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards. The Surgical Technician maintains competency skills including the ability to deliver care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The Surgical Technician identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow instructions and give consent. Qualifications Education: Highschool Diploma/GED - Required Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technicians and ability to verify on the job training of participating institution required for Surgical Tech I, II & III Vocational/Technical Diploma - required for Surgical Tech I, II & III Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech II Performs independently in two (2) specialties required for Surgical Tech III Licensure & Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Required - needs to be renewed if expires within 6 months Certified Surgical Technologist License - Preferred for Surgical Tech I, II & III Work Experience: Surgical Tech I - One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Surgical Tech II - Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare environment Required . Surgical Tech III - Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare environment Required.