Surgical Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Surgical Tech to support safe, efficient procedures and patient outcomes. You will prepare the OR, anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments, and maintain strict aseptic technique in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and commitment to patient safety are essential. Requires high school graduation and certified surgical technologist training or equivalent experience, plus

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Successful completion of a certified surgical technician course or previous experience as a scrub technician.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons by passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field.
• Count items and handle specimens during procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and ensure aseptic technique throughout the operation.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy & physiology

Instrument handling

Patient safety

Education

Surgical Technician certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you'll be an integral surgical team member, providing skilled assistance for safe, efficient procedures critical to patient outcomes.

Every day you will prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and maintaining the sterile field. You'll count items, handle specimens, assist with patient positioning, and adhere strictly to aseptic technique.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong sterile technique knowledge, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety are essential.

• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age‑specific data.
• Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to relate fundamentals of anatomy and physiology to surgical intervention by using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Performs as a surgical technician by anticipating the surgeon's needs and providing the appropriate instrumentation and assistance.

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Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Successful completion of a certified surgical technician course or previous experience as a scrub technician
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics.

Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and was named as a 2024‑2025 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attacks by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.