Surgical Tech: OR Support & Sterile Processing Expert

Astrana Health, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is hiring a Surgical Tech at our hospital in Tustin, CA.

You will assist in the Operating Room, prepare and stock the OR before and after surgery, gather sterile supplies, and maintain strict aseptic technique to support patient safety and efficient surgical flow. You will coordinate with the circulating nurse, assist with instrument handling, transport equipment and specimens, and help position patients while protecting privacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• English reading/writing and communication skills.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety standards and policies during all tasks.
• Maintains aseptic technique and corrects breaches promptly.
• Assists with patient positioning and monitors intraoperative status.
• Communicates with circulating nurse and surgical team about changes.
• Prepares sterile set-up and inventories instruments.
• Ensures smooth OR flow by updating preference cards and equipment.
• Performs scrub role and passes instruments as needed.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments and equipment.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Sets up OR tables and supplies per case type.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Tech Program

High School Diploma or GED

AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

Astrana Health, Inc. is hiring a Surgical Tech at our hospital in Tustin, CA.

You will assist in the Operating Room, prepare and stock the OR before and after surgery, gather sterile supplies, and maintain strict aseptic technique to support patient safety and efficient surgical flow. You will coordinate with the circulating nurse, assist with instrument handling, transport equipment and specimens, and help position patients while protecting privacy.