Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefits' package, including healthcare, paid time-off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Be part of something great!

At Cedars-Sinai, you'll learn from dedicated healthcare professionals every single day and use innovative facilities to do something incredible – for yourself and for others. You will support the physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks.

What will I be doing?

The Logistics Technician, under the direction of a licensed care giver, and after education and demonstration of competency, performs a variety of direct patient care activities or tasks specific to the unit/needs of the patient population. The Logistics Technician is primarily accountable for transporting supplies and equipment interdepartmentally and patients in all age groups. The Logistics Technician identifies safety concerns in the age-related population; institutes protective measures to provide a safe environment, and identifies normal growth and developmental milestones in neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. You will:

Observe safety guidelines in transporting supplies, specimens and equipment.Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when assisting in patient care.Take appropriate steps in maintaining equipment including those used for patient transport.Report observations and outcomes of activities performed.Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls -observes patient for risk of falling and takes action to prevent patient falls.Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development in patient population.Improve the accuracy of patient identification - uses two identifiers when transporting patient between units/departments.Reduce the risk of health care acquired infection by following current CDC hand washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy
QualificationsRequirements:High school diploma or GED requiredBasic Life Support certification (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hireKnowledge of therapeutic positioning techniques preferredFull command of verbal and written English language sufficient to carry out the duties identified in the job description
Req ID : 5737
Working Title : Logistics Tech - Operating Room - 8-Hour - Full Time - Nights - (10:00pm - 6:00am)
Department : Operating Room
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Patient Services
Job Specialty : Transport Services
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $21 - $31.12