Surgical Tech II: OR Scrub Specialist

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

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.