Surgical Cardiac Tech III -Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) *$5000 Sign On Bonus*

About the role

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless.

Responsibilities

• Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech II but distinguishes from the Tech II in that the Surgical Tech III is an advance to lead level position and is generally assigned the more difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Cardiac and/or Transplant surgeries) which requires higher level knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.
• Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).
• Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team’s needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
• Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
• May mentor and/or lead other surgical technicians
• May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required
• Req 3 years Three 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.
• Req Experience must have included surgical services process improvement project planning, implementing, or participation.
• Req Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application

Qualifications

• Required 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)

Benefits

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.50 - $62.05. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.