Surgical Technician – OR Scrub Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Health Care System is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Surgical Service. The incumbent assists the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures and participates in planning and implementing complex surgeries under supervision.

The role covers a broad range of surgeries, including thoracic, vascular, general, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, and joint replacement. Prior OR experience preferred; after-hours call possible.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up equipment for procedures and maintaining sterile fields.
• One year in operating room or 6 months of training in an OR preferred.
• Ability to assist with multiple surgical specialties and maintain asepsis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures including thoracic, vascular, general, urology, plastics, ophthalmology and joint replacement.
• Set up the sterile field with required items for each procedure and ensure availability of supplies.
• Plan with surgical professionals to confirm instruments and supplies are ready before surgery.
• Prepare, organize and maintain complex sterile surgical setups.
• Observe and respond to each stage of surgery and anticipate needs of the surgeon.
• Utilize universal precautions and infection control policies when handling specimens and supplies.
• Assist team with patient care such as positioning and prep and obtaining supplies.
• Account for all surgical instruments and perform sponge/instrument counts.
• Prepare prostheses and devices during procedures; assist in training staff in OR procedures.
• Maintain OR area and stock level; participate in call schedule for emergent cases.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Infection control

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Health Care System is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Surgical Service. The incumbent assists the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures and participates in planning and implementing complex surgeries under supervision.

The role covers a broad range of surgeries, including thoracic, vascular, general, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, and joint replacement. Prior OR experience preferred; after-hours call possible.