Surgery Tech II: Operating Room

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

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Orange County, California, is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technician to join the perioperative team. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under supervision, preparing instruments and equipment, and maintaining sterile technique for procedures.

You will assist physicians and nurses, manage counts, and help with instrument care. BLS certification and 1+ year of scrubbing experience are preferred; bilingual candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• 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 healthcare.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager.
• Acts as scrub/assistant to physician and/or RN; direct and indirect patient care.
• Maintains instruments, supplies and equipment per manufacturers’ instructions and infection prevention standards.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts per policy and maintains sterile technique in procedural settings.
• Decontaminates, cleans and cares for operating room equipment following sterile methods.
• Prepares instruments and equipment for procedures according to preference card.
• Monitors patient physiologic needs (equipment size, temperature, safety) and supports patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency across multiple specialties/service lines; may be on call.
• Acts as preceptor to staff and students; may assist in education program development.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Infection prevention

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent

1 year Surgery Tech/Scrub experience

Bilingual candidates 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.

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. 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.

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

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.