Surgical Services technician Certified - Surgery - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a scrub technician who works under the direction of the RN as part of the interdisciplinary team. You will prepare the operating room, provide surgeons and patients with necessary instrumentation and supplies, and anticipate needs to support a variety of surgical procedures.

Prior CST certification and BLS are required. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement within a dynamic surgical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification from NBSTA required.

Responsibilities

• Sets the sterile environment and maintains the sterile field during procedures.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport as needed.
• Assists on all types of procedures for patients of all ages to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality care.
• Prepares, checks, and monitors medications and dressings; handles specimens.
• Preceptor for staff, new grads, and new hires; participates in staff education.
• Assists with stocking medical supplies to ensure availability; supports teamwork and positive relationships.
• Participates in organization-wide quality improvement and performance improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Knowledge of AORN/SGNA recommended standards.
• Sets the sterile environment and maintains the sterile field during the procedure.
• Assists in patient positioning and transport as needed.
• Assists on all types of procedures (for patients of all ages) based on an understanding of the fundamentals and routines for each procedure to ensure that procedures are performed efficiently and effectively and with patient safety a priority.
• Takes care of specimens, prepares, checks, and monitors medications, and assists with dressings.
• Participates in the orientation and education of staff and acts as a preceptor for employees, new grads, and new hires.
• Participates in stocking and restocking of medical supplies to ensure availability. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred (Not required)

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required)

Previous Surgical Experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• Basic Life Support
• CST from the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $38.00 - $52.63. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the RN, the scrub technician functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team in the scrub/assistant role while working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Helps to prepare the operating room and provides surgeons and patients with the necessary instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for a variety of surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs. Maintains a vast and ongoing knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Job ID REQ20182342

Posted Date 10/24/2026