Surgical Tech - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,372,000 - 133,699,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare operating rooms and provide in-room support during procedures. The role requires attention to sterile technique and teamwork in a fast-paced OR environment.

Candidates should graduate from a formal Surgical Technician program, have six months of acute care OR experience, be fluent in English, and hold current BLS certification with CST certification via NBSTSA upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a formal Surgical Technician training program.
• Six months experience in an acute care OR.
• English fluency (speaks, reads and writes).
• Current BLS Certification via the American Heart Association.
• CST certification required via NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques.
• Provides technical services and assists in the operating room as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

OR experience

Patient care knowledge

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician training program

BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Surgical Tech - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

Helpful Information for Applicants

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20175365

Category Keck Medicine of USC

Prepares the operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in the operating room as assigned or directed.

• Minimum Education:- Graduate of a formal Surgical Technician training program.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge:- Six months experience in an acute care O.R. required.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge:- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the operating room.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge:- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge:- Speaks, reads and writes English.
• Required License/Certification:- Current BLS Certification via the American Heart Association- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required via NBSTSAAs part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.The hourly rate range for this position is $34.67 - $46.66. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Posted Date 09/03/2026