Surgery Tech II: Irvine GI Lab

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Irvine, CA seeks a skilled Surgical Scrub Technician to support the operating room team. This role assists physicians and RNs, maintains instruments, and ensures sterile technique and infection prevention standards are followed.

The candidate will prepare instruments, anticipate equipment needs and participate in sponge and needle counts. BLS certification is required; multilingual abilities are a plus. On-call duties may be required as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training.
• Minimum of one year Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably in ambulatory or acute care.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred
• LDR and LDRP: minimum one year experience preferred in Labor and Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a scrub/assist person on the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Assists physician and/or RN and cares for patients during procedures.
• Maintains instruments, supplies and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and infection prevention standards.
• Reviews counts of sponges, needles and items and maintains equipment according to policy.
• Decontaminates, cleans and maintains OR equipment using proper sterile technique.

Skills

Surgical Scrub

Intraoperative assistance

Infection prevention

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training

1+ year Surgery Tech/scrub experience

Labor and Delivery experience preferred

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Participates as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Assists with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy. Decontaminates, cleans, and cares for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instrument and equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety). Demonstrates and maintains competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT). May require on call duty. Performs other duties as assigned.

Participates as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of scrub/assist person and assisting physician and/or RN. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Assists with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions, standards of infection prevention, and institutional policies/procedures. Practices appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy. Decontaminates, cleans, and cares for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting. Identifies, gathers, and prepares instrument and equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card. Acknowledges physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety). Demonstrates and maintains competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT). May require on call duty. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Surgery Technician II acts as a preceptor to other staff and students. May assist in development of educational programs. Serves as a resource for staff in specialty area.

LDR and LDRP (Irvine Birthing Suites): The Surgery Tech II LD sets up delivery tables and assist OB/RN with deliveries. Participates in a department Quality Improvement team/initiative.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab)
• Minimum of one year Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably within an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred
• LDR and LDRP (Irvine Birthing Suites): Minimum one year Surgery Tech/ scrub experience required, preferably in Labor and Delivery.

License Required

N/A

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

BLS

Certifications Preferred

Certification as Surgical Technologist

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.