Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology

About the role

The Surgical Cardiac Tech II plays a crucial role in the operating room, assisting the surgical team and performing various tasks. This position requires advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Applies and demonstrates proficient/advance knowledge, competencies, and skills in surgical and aseptic techniques and practices.
• Affixes to all safety standards and policies, including surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
• Adheres to aseptic techniques and takes prompt corrective action when breaches occur.
• Maintains continuous communication with the circulating nurse and other surgical team members regarding patient status and surgery progress.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and cleans surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assists in arranging and inventorying sterile setups for operations.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of surgical interventions by preparing preference cards, knowing instruments and equipment, and passing instruments.
• Performs the scrub role, anticipating surgical team's needs, passing instruments, cutting sutures, etc.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and surgical-related items according to established guidelines.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Prepares the operating room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case/operative procedure.
• Trains students in the preceptor role.
• Evaluates and acquires surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Participates in process improvement projects.
• Mentors and/or leads other surgical technicians.
• Assists in performing circulating skills and tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• One year of experience in a Surgical Technician role.
• Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the last six months.
• Valid Surgical Technologist - CST certification from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:
  • 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)