Sr. Surgical Technician - West Valley Main OR

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a Sr. Surgical Tech to support the operating room team in Los Angeles.

The role focuses on completing surgical set-ups according to department standards and physician preference cards, maintaining a sterile field, preparing supplies and instruments, and ensuring safe handling of medications. You will anticipate physician needs, implement aseptic technique, prevent retained objects, and follow department policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Ability to independently scrub surgical procedures.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing in at least two complex surgical specialties/services.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Ability to independently scrub surgical procedures
• Current Surgical Technologist certification
• Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing in at least two complex surgical specialties/services