Job Summary
The OR Surgical Technologist plays a crucial role in the operating room by providing vital assistance to surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. This position requires certification as a surgical technologist (CST) and involves a wide range of clinical and technical skills to ensure patient safety and the smooth operation of surgical teams.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the surgical environment by ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies are sterile and ready for use.
- Assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals during various surgical procedures.
- Monitor the sterile field and provide support in maintaining infection control practices.
- Handle and pass surgical instruments effectively and efficiently.
- Participate in the turnover of operating rooms by cleaning and preparing for the next procedure.
- Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures and equipment to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Qualifications
- Active certification as a surgical technologist (CST).
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures, anatomy, and aseptic techniques.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively in the surgical setting.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Detail-oriented approach to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
Keck Medicine of USC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
