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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 0645-1715, weekends and holidays as needed, call optional
Posted Date
07/21/2026
Salary Range: $46.83 - 46.83 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
31838

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Take on a prominent position in the Operating Room.  Under the general direction of the OR Director and direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Managers and the Anesthesia OR Clinical Supervisor; 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; trouble-shooting OR equipment for the clinical staff; and performing clerical and coordinating duties as assigned by the RN Charge Nurse. 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.  

Hourly Salary: $42.48

Job Qualifications

 

 

  • 1 year of experience preferred.
  • BLS from American Heart Association or America Red Cross required.
  • ASATT certification preferred.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of infection control and Health Surveillance, OSHA, Universal Precautions, Waste
  • Management, Handling of hazardous substances and Medical Device Act.
  • Knowledge of the Mission and Philosophy of SM-UCLA Medical Center.
  • Knowledge of AORN and AAMI Standards specific to areas of responsibility.
  • 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 an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.