Surgical Cardiac Tech III

Keck Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Cardiac Tech III applies, demonstrates, and possesses advance/expert knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room.

What You Will Do

Performs scrub role, prepares and cleans instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items, transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens, and prepares operating room.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires 3 years of Surgical Technician experience in an acute care setting with expertise in at least three Surgical Specialties, of which one must be Cardiac and/or Liver Transplant.

Requirements

  • High School or equivalent
  • Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program
  • 3 years Surgical Technician experience in an acute care setting with expertise in at least three Surgical Specialties, of which one must be Cardiac and/or Liver Transplant
  • Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application
  • Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Benefits

  • hourly rate range $36.50 - $62.05
  • reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities
  • equal opportunity employer
  • affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law
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