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Cardiac Surgery Tech - On Call Days - Sunset Med Ctr - OR

Primary Location Los Angeles, California Facility Name Los Angeles Medical Center Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Day Salary $43.84 - $48.57 / hour
Job Number 1344103 Date posted 05/05/2025
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Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, acts as member of cardiac team; completes all necessary arrangements before surgery; removes instruments, equipment and supplies after surgery; maintains equipment according to established procedures; assists with orienting and training new employees and or students; assists with emergency calls and coordinating transfer to operating rooms.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Patient Procedures and Activities: Assist physician during minor surgical procedures.

  • Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.

  • Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.

  • Follow standard infection control procedures.

  • Lift patients.

  • Prepare and position patients for diagnostic test and medical procedures.

  • Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue0 and stat request.

  • Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.

  • Assist in cardiovascular procedures.

  • Assist physician with inpatient pacemaker procedures.

  • Act as member of cardiac surgery team and other surgery team (for example, pass instruments, cut sutures, and hold retractors)

  • Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.

  • Equipment and Instruments: Operate autoclave, drying oven or dishwasher.

  • Assemble/disassemble equipment and instruments.

  • Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations.

  • Check emergency equipment.

  • Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments.

  • Prepare procedure and exam rooms.

  • Restock operating, procedure, cast and examination rooms.

  • Select and set out appropriate tubing and sterile supplies.

  • Set up instruments and surgical trays.

  • Dismantle and clean operating room equipment.

  • Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.

  • Remove and inventory equipment and supplies after surgical procedures.

  • Clean and sterilize instrument, supplies and equipment.

  • Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.

  • Maintain equipment in good working order.

  • Perform minor adjustments and or repairs on equipment.

  • Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials.

  • Replenish supplies and equipment.

  • Administrative and other: Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.

  • Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.

  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Pay Grade: 25


Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • One (1) year of operating room experience scrubbing within the last two years required.

  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.


Education


  • N/A


License, Certification, Registration


  • Basic Life Support



  • Surgical Technologist Certificate within three (3) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting


Additional Requirements:


  • Competency scrubbing for all types of surgical procedures.

  • Cardiac experience is strongly preferred.


Notes:


  • Minimum of 10-shifts availability per month.

  • Can be scheduled to work on weekends.

  • Standby/call coverage may be included but not regularly.

Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM Working Hours End: 02:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Sunset Medical Center - Operating Room-4 - 0801 Pay Range: $43.84 - $48.57 / hour Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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