Surgical Tech, Per Diem - Float Team

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for our Operating Rooms. You will work in life-saving procedures, ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence, and collaborating with surgeons and nursing staff to support patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, passing tools, and assisting with gowning and draping. Requires 2+ years of experience, surgical tech program completion, BLS, and willingness to adapt to unit needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program (required).
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technician experience (required).
• Ability to scrub in multiple service lines (required).
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA (required).
• NBSTSA Surgical Technician certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of universal precautions, aseptic technique, OR sanitation, and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up surgical instrumentation and equipment per standards and surgeon cards.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure instruments and supplies are ready and functioning.
• Anticipate needs of surgical team and provide instruments promptly.
• Perform hand and arm scrubs, gowning, gloving, and setup per guidelines.
• Conduct counts with circulating nurse and assist surgeons with gowning, gloving, draping, and instrument passes.
• Maintain sterile field, track medications and solutions used within sterile field.
• Handle and identify specimens, assist with dressings and care.
• Prepare instruments for cleaning and assist with OR cleanup after procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Scrub in multi-service lines

BLS (Red Cross or AHA)

English communication

Working under pressure

Education

Surgical Technician program

NBSTSA Surgical Technician Certification (preferred)

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

10 hour day shifts, may include weekends and holidays as needed; 1 shift/week

Posted Date

07/13/2026

Salary Range: $50.3 - 50.3 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32023

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow team members. As a Surgical Technician in our Operating Rooms, you’ll be at the forefront of life-saving procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence. Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming healthcare and making a tangible impact on lives every day.

Primary responsibilities of the Surgical Technician include:

• Prepare and set up surgical instrumentation and equipment according to department standards and surgeon preference cards.
• Maintain a sterile field and ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are ready and functioning properly.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures, providing instruments and supplies promptly.
• Perform hand and arm scrubs in accordance with departmental policies, donning sterile gown and gloves, and setting up instrumentation and equipment as per guidelines.
• Conduct surgical counts with the circulating nurse at designated intervals, assisting surgeons with gowning, gloving, and draping after skin preparation, and safely passing instruments, sponges, and sutures during procedures
• Maintain the sterile field and ensuring team adherence to sterile techniques, verifying and preparing medications and solutions for use within the sterile field, and accurately tracking their usage.
• Proper handling and identification of specimens, providing safe and dignified patient care, assisting with dressings and casts, and careful management of instrumentation.
• After procedures, responsibilities extend to preparing instruments for cleaning and supporting operating room cleanup following Universal Precautions.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with best practices and technological advancements.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This position floats to various units within the UCLA Health system based on the patient census and the skills of the staff. Hospital locations include but are not limited to the following:

• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• UCLA West Valley Medical Center

*May convert to a career opportunity*

Salary Range: $47.43-$47.43 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program, required
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technician experience, required
• Ability to scrub in multiple service lines, required
• BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required
• Surgical Technician certification from the NBSTSA, preferred
• Working knowledge of universal precautions, aseptic technique, operating room sanitation, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with surgical procedures, anatomy, terminology, and age-specific physiological and psychological patient needs.
• Knowledge of the use, function, and operation of surgical instruments, equipment, and furniture.
• Ability to speak, read, and write proper English to convey information clearly, explain procedures, and respond professionally via phone or in person.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and persuade others to follow established practices.
• Willingness to accept shift changes and respond to emergency calls or disaster situations as departmental needs require.
• Skill in setting priorities, recognizing emergencies, and taking appropriate action based on experience or direction.
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and perform repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, push or pull carts, handle surgical equipment safely, and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and enhance skills through training and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates accuracy in task execution and adherence to safety protocols to ensure patient and staff well-being

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.