Sr. Surgical Technician - West Valley Main OR

UCLA Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Sr. Surgical Technician for West Valley Main OR in West Hills, CA. The role involves completing surgical set-ups, maintaining a sterile field, handling surgical instruments, and preparing supplies and equipment for procedures.

Expect duties that include anticipating physician needs at the sterile field and ensuring safe labeling and handling in line with department standards. The position is a full-time Staff-Career role with a variable schedule, on-call on weekdays,

Qualifications

• The Sr. Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards and physician preference cards.
• The Surgical Tech maintains the sterile field, handles surgical instrumentation, and prepares supplies and equipment.
• Duties include anticipating physician needs at the sterile field and preparing supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Implements aseptic technique and practices related to prevention of retained foreign objects, safe medication labeling and handling, and adherence to department policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete surgical set-ups according to standards and physician cards.
• Maintain sterile field and prepare instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate physician needs at sterile field and ensure proper labeling and handling.
• Follow aseptic technique and department policies.

Job description

# Sr. Surgical Technician – West Valley Main ORWork Location **West Hills,CA**Job **#33877**Work Hours **Monday-Friday 8 hour day shifts, variable shift 730am-1600 or 930am-1800 with rotating on-call on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned**Employment Type **2 – Staff- Career**Duration **Indefinite**Salary Range **$43.67-57.62 Hourly**Posted Date **November 2, 2026**Bargaining Unit **AFSCME – EX**Apply NowApply as Internal/Current EmployeeBack to Search ResultsRefer A FriendMake a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.* JOB DUTIES* JOB QUALIFICATIONS**Description**The Sr. Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards and physician preference cards. The Surgical Tech is a member of the surgical team providing care to the patient and is responsible for maintaining the sterile field; surgical instrumentation; preparation of supplies and equipment; as well as other related duties. Duties include anticipating physician needs at the sterile field, preparing supplies, instruments and equipment. The Surgical Tech is responsible for implementing aseptic technique, practices related to prevention of retained foreign objects, safe medication labeling and handling, anticipatory skills related to the sequence of the procedure, specimen handling, and adhering to department policies, procedures, and practices.