OR Technician, Surgery, Full time, 6:45am-7:15pm, includes weekends and holdays

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an OR Technician in Surgery to support surgeons during procedures by performing scrub duties. This full-time role requires strong teamwork to keep the operating room efficient and safe.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of anatomy, sterile technique, and familiarity with surgical instruments. Education preferences include OR technician program completion with certification and prior OR experience; weekend and holiday shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of surgical practices and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and precautions.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, equipment and their use.

Responsibilities

• To assist the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.
• Works as a team member to contribute to the overall efficiency of the surgery department.

Skills

anatomy and physiology

surgical practices

sterile technique

instrument knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

OR technician program + certification

Job description

OR Technician, Surgery, Full time, 6:45am-7:15pm, includes weekends and holdays

To assist the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties. Works as a team member to contribute to the overall efficiency of the surgery department.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of surgical practices and medical terminology
• Knowledge of sterile technique and precautions
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, equipment and their use

Required Experience

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Completion of Operating Room Technician program with certification preferred
• Previous operating room experience preferred
• Ability to apply this knowledge to pediatric and adult patients