Clinical Support Tech I: Irvine OR

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Irvine, CA, seeks an Operating Room Assistant to support the OR team, assist with patient positioning/prepping under the RN, and ensure smooth room turnover. You will help prepare equipment for procedures, communicate essential details to the RN, and assist with transfers and handling of endoscopy, robotics, and video equipment as needed.

The role requires at least six months of OR assistant experience, completion of internal technician competencies or

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience as Operating Room Assistant.
• Successful completion of internal technician competencies or equivalent external core training.
• A minimum of 1 year recent operating room experience is preferred.
• Additional skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/procedural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient positioning/prepping under the direction of the RN.
• Prepare equipment and specialty items for procedures according to preference cards; communicate pertinent information to the RN.
• Assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and protocols.
• General cleaning, equipment cleaning, room turnover, and specimen transport; assist OR team with patient care.
• May function in the role of Operating Room Assistant as needed.

Skills

Operating room support

Equipment handling

Job description

Job Description

• The Clinical Support Tech I assists the OR team providing technical support and assisting the physician and/or RN. This role assists with patient positioning/prepping under the direction of the RN and, depending on area, may assist with maintenance and care of technology and equipment including but not limited to endoscopy, Robotics, Image guided (superdimensions), and video equipment.
• Assists with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and protocols.
• Prepares equipment and specialty items for procedures according to preference cards. Responsible for communicating pertinent information to the RN.
• Additional functions include general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, and assisting OR team with patient care (positioning and prepping). Performs other duties as assigned.
• May function in the role of Operating Room Assistant as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum six months experience as Operating Room Assistant
• Successful completion of internal technician competencies or equivalent external core training
• A minimum of 1 year recent operating room experience is preferred
• Additional skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment preferred

Certifications Required

• BLS

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.