Operating Room Technician - Full-Time Surgical Support

Astrana-Health-1; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking an OR Technician to support surgical procedures at our Alhambra facility. The role involves preparing the sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready and properly maintained.

This is a full-time, on-site position offering hourly pay and opportunities to grow within a patient-centered team. Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent recent experience, plus current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is preferred.
• No prior operating room experience required for graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• A minimum of six (6) months of operating room experience required for candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, infection prevention practices and operating room protocols.
• Proficiency in handling surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and proper storage procedures.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and provide timely assistance during procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established clinical instructions, safety protocols, and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to recognize and elevate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the surgical team.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring required instruments, equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Assist with preparation of instruments and supplies for scheduled surgical cases.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field in accordance with established protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Assist the surgical team with patient draping and preparation for procedures.
• Provide sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons throughout surgical procedures.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with designated surgical team members in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognize and promptly report actual or potential breaks in sterile techniques.
• Clean, disinfect, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Package, wrap, and process instruments and supplies using appropriate sterilization methods.
• Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and maintain required sterilization records and monitoring documentation.
• Perform routine checks of sterilization equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are properly handled, stored, and are available for surgical procedures.
• Assist with operating room cleaning and turnover between surgical cases and at the end of scheduled procedures.
• Maintain organized instrument, equipment and supply storage areas to support operational readiness.
• Assist with patient transportation to and from the operating room under the direction of the surgical team.
• Support routine operating room activities, including supply replenishment, inventory coordination, and other assigned clinical support tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental and operational needs.
• Follow established sterile technique, infection prevention, patient safety and surgical protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Identify and promptly elevate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements and applicable surgical services standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection prevention

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

BLS certification

Tools

Autoclaves

Job description

Astrana Health is seeking an OR Technician to support surgical procedures at our Alhambra facility. The role involves preparing the sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready and properly maintained.

This is a full-time, on-site position offering hourly pay and opportunities to grow within a patient-centered team. Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent recent experience, plus current BLS certification.