Senior Surgical Tech: OR Sterile Prep & Team Support

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA, seeks a Surgical Tech to assist with direct patient care in the Operating Room. You will prepare and stock the OR, maintain aseptic technique, and support orientation of new staff across UCI Health locations.

Applicants typically have two years of surgical technologist experience and have completed an accredited surgical technology program. The role requires working variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of demonstrated surgical technologist experience in multiple specialties in an acute care facility.
• Successful completion of an accredited course in surgical technology.
• Required to float to all locations of UCI Health as needed.
• Completion of clinical training in an acute care perioperative setting, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, and understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care activities in the operating room.
• Prepare and stock the OR before and after surgery.
• Gather clean and sterile supplies; set sterile instrument fields.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and assist with staff orientation.

Skills

Surgical experience

English communication

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA, seeks a Surgical Tech to assist with direct patient care in the Operating Room. You will prepare and stock the OR, maintain aseptic technique, and support orientation of new staff across UCI Health locations.

Applicants typically have two years of surgical technologist experience and have completed an accredited surgical technology program. The role requires working variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.