Surgical Technician - Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Per Diem Day

Providence Health & Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Surgical Technician for Per Diem, day shifts, 10-hour workdays in the Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery unit. The role requires scrubbing, aseptic technique, and support for multiple specialties within a high-quality hospital environment.

Required: Surgical Technician coursework, BLS (AHA) at hire, and 5 years of scrub experience. Preferred: CST certification; CSFA is noted but not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved Surgical Technician coursework or training.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association at hire.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Scrub Technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterility and availability of OR supplies and equipment before daily caseload.
• Scrub and handle instruments during surgeries.
• Adhere to aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Demonstrate competence across a variety of surgical procedures.
• Assist in receiving and stocking supplies for multiple specialties.
• Report inventory variations to the Service-line Coordinator.
• Suggest opportunities for systems improvement to the Coordinator.
• Participate in room turnover and patient transport as needed.
• Support department budgeting objectives.
• Align with hospital philosophy and goals.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

BLS Certification (AHA)

Scrub Technician experience

Education

Surgical Technician program

CST (preferred)

CSFA (optional, outside scope)

Job description

Description

Surgical Technician - Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 10-hour, Day shifts.

Join Providence Saint John's Health Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We are on the Magnet journey, and we were just awarded a 5-star rating for quality, safe care from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Under the general supervision of the circulating Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the Service-line Coordinators and Management, the Surgical Technician is an individual with demonstrated competence in surgical scrubbing technique(s) who provides scrub services for the department by:

• Ensuring the functionality, availability and sterility of OR supplies and equipment prior to the start of the daily caseload.
• Scrubbing and handling instruments during surgical procedures.
• Adhering to standards of aseptic technique in all phases of surgical intervention.
• Demonstrating competence in performing scrub services for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Assisting designated Service-line Coordinator in receiving and stocking supplies/equipment for a cluster of specialties.
• Reporting variations in stock inventory level(s) to designated Service-line Coordinator.
• Communicating opportunities for systems improvement to designated Service-line Coordinator.
• Participating in selected patient care activities such as room turnover and transporting as needed.
• Participating in meeting the department's budgetary objectives.
• Supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of hospital administration and its representatives.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training and Completion of approved Surgical Technician course.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 5 years of experience as Scrub Technician.

Preferred Qualification

• Upon hire: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Upon hire: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA). The CSFA certification is recognized however staff are not hired to function in this capacity and is outside of the scope of their practice as a ST.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Day

Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica

Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $34.58 - $52.89

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.