Per Diem Surgical Tech - Float Team

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

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

• Minimum 2
  years of Surgical Technician experience, required
• Ability to
  scrub in multiple service lines, required
• Graduate of
  accredited Surgical Technician program, 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