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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Sunday-Thursday, 2230-0700
Posted Date
12/16/2024
Salary Range: $34.92 - 46.09 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
21125

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Take on a prominent position in the Operating Room.  Under the general direction of OR leadership; the incumbent is responsible for assisting the anesthesiologist in the preparation of equipment needed to administer anesthesia; setting up invasive lines for patient monitoring; performing cell saving procedures; setting up Laser and Video equipment and assisting in Laser procedures; setting up other OR equipment; Job duties will be performed following department protocols and manufacturer’s recommendations in operating equipment; adherence to established procedures based on anesthesiologist’s preference in setting up invasive lines.  

Salary Range: $32.92 to $46.09 Hourly

 

 

 

Job Qualifications

 We are seeking candidate who have the following skills and abilities:

·         We strongly prefer candidates with either certifications recognized by ASATT: Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) or Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.).

·         Ability to operate a cell saver machine to recycle a patient’s blood during surgery and reduce the need for transfusions – preferred

·         BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required

·         Competency in operating Laser, video, Endoscopy, other major OR and monitoring equipment.

·         Ability to work in fast paced and stressful environment.

·         Ability to prioritize own work to complete assigned task during shift.

·         Management, Handling of hazardous substances and Medical Device Act.

·         Knowledge of the Mission and Philosophy of SM-UCLA Medical Center.

·         Knowledge of Patients’ Bill of Rights.

·         Knowledge of AORN and AAMI Standards specific to areas of responsibility.

·         Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

·         Ability to meet physical requirements of the job relating to lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing 

·         50 lbs or more, extensive walking and standing and manual dexterity in operating equipment.



As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.