Surgery Tech II: Irvine Surgery Center

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Irvine Surgery Center seeks a Surgical Technician II to join its ambulatory surgery team. You will scrub, assist physicians and nursing staff, and help prepare and maintain instruments and supplies for various cases under supervision by an RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, performing counts, assisting with decontamination, and supporting patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.

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 within an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of an RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager.
• Functions in the scrub role, assisting physicians and nursing staff during surgical procedures while supporting direct and indirect patient care.
• Responsible for preparing, organizing, and maintaining surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items according to physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies.
• Maintains sterile technique, performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, and assists with equipment decontamination and care.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and promotes patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual or multilingual

Education

Surgical Scrub Technician program

Military medical core training

1 year scrub experience (ambulatory/acute healthcare)

Job description

About Hoag Irvine Surgery Center

Hoag Irvine Surgery Center is a multi-specialty, licensed ambulatory surgery center dedicated to delivering high-quality surgical care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The center supports a wide range of specialties, including ENT, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Ophthalmology, GI procedures, and Pain Management, with robotic surgery capabilities coming soon. Surgical Technologists have the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons and interdisciplinary teams while supporting a diverse variety of cases across multiple service lines. The center offers a fast-paced setting that emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

About Hoag Irvine Surgery Center

Hoag Irvine Surgery Center is a multi-specialty, licensed ambulatory surgery center dedicated to delivering high-quality surgical care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The center supports a wide range of specialties, including ENT, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Ophthalmology, GI procedures, and Pain Management, with robotic surgery capabilities coming soon. Surgical Technologists have the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons and interdisciplinary teams while supporting a diverse variety of cases across multiple service lines. The center offers a fast-paced setting that emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

Participates as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of an RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager. Functions in the scrub role, assisting physicians and nursing staff during surgical procedures while supporting direct and indirect patient care. Responsible for preparing, organizing, and maintaining surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items according to physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies. Maintains sterile technique, performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, and assists with equipment decontamination and care. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and promotes patient safety throughout the perioperative experience. Performs other duties as assigned.

Surgery Technician II

In addition to the responsibilities above, the Surgery Technician II serves as a preceptor for staff and students, supports onboarding and education efforts, and acts as a clinical resource within their specialty area.

Schedule

• 5x8's Day Shift, Monday - Friday

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

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.