Alvarado Eye Surgery Center (also known as St. Vincent Eye Surgery Medical Center), is hiring a PRN Surgical Technologis t to join our dedicated team. Alvarado Eye Surgery Center (also known as St. Vincent Eye Surgery Medical Center), located in Los Angeles, CA, is a premier outpatient facility specializing in advanced ophthalmic surgical procedures. Our center is dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of skilled professionals, we deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. We are proud to serve the Los Angeles community with excellence and a commitment to enhancing vision and quality of life. Alvarado Eye Center is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. What You Will Do (Job Summary) Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Surgery Center. Participates in quality improvement activities. Pay range for this position is $24 - $28/hour, depending on experience Monday-Friday work schedule! NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours! NO call required! Required Skills: Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program. Certification required 2+ years Surgical Technologist experience. Eye surgery experience required.. Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred. Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians Who We Are We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI). At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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.
