Advanced Surgical Tech II — OR Specialist

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Surgical Tech II to support the operating room team under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role involves applying advanced surgical aseptic techniques, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient safety during complex procedures across Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine, and Orthopedics cases.

The position emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and independent judgement, with responsibilities including equipment setup, scrubbing, and

Qualifications

• Requires high school or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.
• One year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required.
• Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
• Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CAAHEP or ABHES)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card, obtain within 30 days of hire and renew before expiration date.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team in the operating room.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and cleans instruments and equipment.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Transports patients, equipment, and specimens.
• Sets up operating room per case requirements.
• Performs scrub role and passes instruments as needed.
• Contributes to process improvements within the surgical unit.
• Mentors or leads other surgical technicians as needed.

Skills

Org/time management

Verbal/written communication

Aseptic technique

Patient safety

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES CST certification

Surgical Tech internship (Keck USC)

BLS Healthcare Provider

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Surgical Tech II to support the operating room team under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role involves applying advanced surgical aseptic techniques, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient safety during complex procedures across Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine, and Orthopedics cases.

The position emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and independent judgement, with responsibilities including equipment setup, scrubbing, and