About this role
Create an Impact Every Single Day at Cedars-Sinai! When the work you do every day directly affects others’ lives, every effort and detail matters. This culture of passion and dedication flows through Cedars-Sinai. It’s one reason we’ve earned consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. You’ll work alongside world-class healthcare professionals in an environment built to support outstanding care. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report has recognized Cedars-Sinai among America’s Best Hospitals. Become a member of our Labor & Delivery Team Join Cedars-Sinai’s renowned Labor & Delivery team, where more than 6,700 babies are delivered each year. Our dynamic Perinatal Program offers outstanding, patient- and family-centered care for both high-risk and low-risk patients in a cooperative environment. As a Surgical Technologist II, you will work under the direction of a licensed caregiver to support surgical procedures and help maintain a safe, efficient perioperative environment. The role requires close collaboration with registered nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, patients, and other members of the healthcare team
What You’ll Do
• Perform the first scrub role for a majority of surgical procedures. • Prepare and turn over operating rooms for procedures. • Arrange instruments and confirm equipment and supplies are available, functional, and appropriately sterilized. • Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. • Perform appropriate intraoperative counts of instruments, sponges, and needles and appropriately label medications. • Establish and maintain the sterile field and support a safe, clean, and organized perioperative environment. • Demonstrate appropriate equipment handling, troubleshooting, safety practices, and technical proficiency. • Support inventory management, stocking, and maintenance of surgeons’ preference lists. • Serve as a preceptor for surgical technology students and new hires and support departmental orientation. • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality care.
Education
• High School Diploma/GED required. • Vocational/Technical Diploma or qualifying training as specified in the job requirements. • Ability to perform independently in two specialties, as required by the position. Experience
• Minimum 2 years of surgical procedure experience. Licenses & Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification upon hire required. • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.