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Surgical Tech III - Operating Room Cardiac/Liver - 12-Hour - Full Time - Days

Cedars-Sinai·Los Angeles, California

$41 - $65/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 22 hours ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technologist III assists in surgical operations by preparing operating rooms, arranging equipment, and passing sterile supplies to surgeons. They also serve as a mentor to junior staff and participate in department committees to improve patient safety and efficiency.

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve.

Above all, we share a real passion for helping others.

Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other.

This is just one of the many reasons U.S.

News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service.

From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using innovative facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others

What will you be doing in this role?

Under the general direction of a licensed caregiver, the Surgical Technologist III assists in surgical operations.

The Surgical Technologist III is assigned technical duties, prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, assists with procedures, and has the responsibility to ensure smooth teamwork through the application of knowledge and effective communication with registered nurses, patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, ancillary personnel, and other health care team members.

The Surgical Technician III provides care consistent with CSMC and accrediting bodies' standards.

The Surgical Technician III maintains competency skills including the ability to deliver care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Surgical Technician III identifies the ability of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to follow instructions and give consent.

Primary

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates in-services in collaboration with educators and team leaders.
  • Performs the preceptor role for surgical technology students and new hires. Assists co-workers in the orientation of department processes. Demonstrates leadership abilities and serves as a mentor and role model for STI and STII.
  • Helps to improve efficiency and cost in surgical units and participates in developing budgetary requirements. Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Demonstrates active involvement in department committees and unit in-services promoting patient care and safety. Participates in unit staff meetings providing constructive input to assist in unit direction, problem-solving, and problem resolution. Promotes performance improvement through participation in the Medical Center’s Performance Improvement Program.
  • Prepares operating rooms for surgery and assist with turning over the operating room.
  • Arrange instruments according to a given procedure. Confirms that instruments work properly and are sterilized. Maintains the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays. Accurately uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists coworkers with their learning related to the care and handling of instruments and sterilization.
  • Assists surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies. Assists with skin stapling and steps on ESU pedals
  • Performs appropriate intra-operative count (instruments, sponges, needles), and labels all medication.
  • Prepares patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Transport patients to and from surgery.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a vocational/technical diploma, and at least three years of experience in surgical procedures. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, while Certified Surgical Technologist certification is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Leadership
  • Patient Care
  • Sterilization
  • Patient Transport
  • Precepting
  • Clinical Communication
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Operating Room Preparation
  • Medical Equipment Handling
  • Intra-operative Counting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$41 - $65/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Cedars-Sinai

Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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