Senior Surgical Tech: Expert OR Prep & Team Support

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,167 - 67,695; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the surgical team, and maintain a sterile environment to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, a strong team-player attitude, and a commitment to following aseptic technique and hospital policies. You will contribute to safe, efficient operations within the OR team.

Qualifications

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Strong team-player mindset.
• Enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental control standards, and Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Identifies and prepares appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment based on identified surgical procedures and respects time out and sponge accounting standards.
• Demonstrates responsibility in following the doctor's preference card (DCP) and utilizing materials and supplies accordingly, with minimal waste.
• Uses surgical conscience to deliver care respecting universal precautions.
• Works with the surgical team during operating procedures within the scope of practice and adheres to principles of aseptic technique and monitors others.
• Ensures all instruments, equipment, and supplies are accounted for after each case; removes equipment requiring repair from service and tags and submits to the front desk for bio-med and/or to SPD supervisor.

Job description

Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the surgical team, and maintain a sterile environment to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, a strong team-player attitude, and a commitment to following aseptic technique and hospital policies. You will contribute to safe, efficient operations within the OR team.