Specialty Tech III - Main Operating Room - 8 Hours Nights (10:00pm - 6:30am Sun - Thurs)

Cedars-Sinai

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Remember when you said you wanted to make a difference? Here is your chance.Search JobsKeywordsSearchPlease be aware of attempts to take advantage of people seeking jobs at Cedars-Sinai through fraudulent websites and email domains.Specialty Tech III - Main Operating Room - 8 Hours Nights (10:00pm - 6:30am Sun - Thurs) Requisition # 1805Job DescriptionMake a difference every single day!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 - perfection and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have phenomenal resources to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others.Job Summary:The Specialty Technician III is under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Specialty Technician III is assigned to perform technical duties, assist with procedures, and has the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through application of knowledge and effective communication with the Registered Nurse, the patient, the Endoscopist, the Anesthesiologist, Ancillary personnel, and other health care team members. This role provides care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, Plan for Provision of Care of Patients, CSMC Code of Conduct, Performance Improvement Plan, Patient Education Plan, and Professional Organization Standards. The Specialty Technician maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow directions/instructions and give consent. Identifies safety concerns in the age-related population; institutes additional protective measures to provide a safe environment, and identifies normal growth and developmental milestones in neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
  • Performs the preceptor role for students and new hires as well as coordinates orientation process for new Specialty Techs.
  • Helps to improve efficiency and cost in surgical units and participates in developing budgetary requirements.
  • Participates in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety.
  • Operates equipment used within assigned area including the caring, handling, trouble shooting and safety precautions. Recognizes malfunctions and initiates repairs appropriately. Assembles processes and maintains instruments relevant to assigned area. Monitors and updates inventory within area as assigned. Assists coworkers with their learning related to equipment.
  • Reduces the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. Observes patients for risk of falling and takes action to prevent patient falls, improves the accuracy of patient identification.
  • Controls and maintains perioperative environments (i.e., asepsis, electrical safety, waste management and traffic patterns). Establishes and maintains a sterile field when appropriate.
  • Reduces the risk of health care acquired infection by complying with current CDC hand washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy.
  • Assumes responsibility for patient advocacy and patient rights. Meets customer's expectations for their patient assignment.
QualificationsEducation:
  • Highschool Diploma/GED.
  • Vocational/Technical Diploma is preferred.
Licensure and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
  • Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Experience:
  • Three (3) years of equivalent on the job training with assisting in Pancreatic general endoscopic therapeutic procedures.
About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 1805
Working Title : Specialty Tech III - Main Operating Room - 8 Hours Nights (10:00pm - 6:30am Sun - Thurs)
Department : Operating Room
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : OR/Anesthesia
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $31.98 - $49.57Our compensation philosophyWe offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-SinaiWe are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve - because that's what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. .Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.Share this JobCurrent Employees:Enter your email to refer a friend! Please enter your email address below, and then use the icons to let people know about this great opportunity!Email SubmitAbout the Location Find out what it's like to live and work in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCedars-Sinai | Our Commitment to Hiring Military Veterans Learn about Cedars-Sinai’s commitment to recruiting and retaining former members of the military and their spousesSpecialty Focus: OR/Surgery Cedars-Sinai advanced surgery department with surgical residency and fellowshipLegacy of Healing At Cedars-Sinai, we are driven to be more than just a hospital.Jobs you may also be interested inJoin our Talent CommunityJoin our Talent Community and get Cedars-Sinai news and job alerts delivered to your inbox.First NameLast NameEmailCountry Code Phone NumberUpload Resume RemoveOpt-in PromotionConfirm EmailBy submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our and consent to receive email and SMS communications from Cedars-Sinai.Submit©2024 Cedars-Sinai. All Rights Reserved. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization

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