Surgical Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and support the surgical team across a variety of procedures.

You will set up equipment, assist the team, and maintain a sterile environment, collaborating within the OR crew to contribute to patient healing.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 months scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and GU, a high school diploma or GED, BLS- CPR, and a fire safety card within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and GU within their training program
• High School Graduate or GED
• Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Responsibilities

• Care and handling of equipment, instruments and supplies for Surgery per manufacturers guidelines
• Passes instruments and sutures to the Surgeon and maintains a sterile field per AORN standards
• Apply aseptic technique for self and others per AORN standards
• Adhere to aseptic technique per department standards
• Recognize and correct aseptic technique breaches per department practice

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm for procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments and other supplies necessary for Surgery according to manufacturers guidelines.
• Passes instruments and sutures to the Surgeon and assistants and maintains a sterile field according to AORN standards and practices.
• Competent in knowledge and practice with carrying out aseptic technique for self and others according to AORN standards and practices.
• Adheres to principles of aseptic technique according to department standards.
• Recognizes breaks or imminent breaks in aseptic technique and immediately acts to make corrections according to department practice.

Job Requirements

Required

• 3-6 months scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and GU within their training program
• High School Graduate or GED
• Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

Two (2) to three (3) years scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and Open Heart

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California