Surgical Tech II – Advanced OR Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Surgical Tech II to support the operating room team with advanced surgical procedures and aseptic technique. The role involves preparing, sterilizing, and handling instruments, assisting with scrubs, and maintaining sterile setups to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a CAAHEP-accredited program, CST certification, BLS, and current LA City safety training, with prior experience in a surgical tech role.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.
• Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
• Req Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Responsibilities

• Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head, Neck, Neuro, Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge, skills, and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.
• Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).
• Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team's needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
• Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
• Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
• May mentor and/or lead other surgical technician
• May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technician Program (CAAHEP accredited)

Surgical Technologist - CST certification (CAAHEP/ABHES)

BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Surgical Tech II to support the operating room team with advanced surgical procedures and aseptic technique. The role involves preparing, sterilizing, and handling instruments, assisting with scrubs, and maintaining sterile setups to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a CAAHEP-accredited program, CST certification, BLS, and current LA City safety training, with prior experience in a surgical tech role.