Surgical Technician (Per Diem)

Sante Health Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Health Partners in Los Angeles, CA seeks a dedicated Surgical Technician to support operating room teams during surgical procedures, perform scrub duties, and ensure instruments and sterile supplies are ready.

You will work under a Director of Surgical Services and a team of nurses and physicians, travel between our three Southern California locations as needed, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• One year OR scrubbing experience within the last three years.
• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program.
• Surgical Technologist Certification NBSTSA/NCCT; BLS.
• Willingness to travel between our Southern California locations.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
• Observes patient/family conditions and reports to RN sudden changes or unusual findings.
• Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.
• Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.
• Sets up and organizes room.
• Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeon's needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.
• Assists physician within scope of competency.
• Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.
• Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
• Operates sterilization equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.
• Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

OR equipment handling

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Operating room tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Surgical Technician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. The Surgical Technician will work under the direct supervision of a Director of Surgical Services, Registered Nurse or physician and in accordance with the legal scope of competency and within established standards of care, policies and procedures assists the physician during surgical procedures by performing scrub duties.

At Sante Health Partners, we specialize in providing high-quality, same-day surgical care in a state-of-the-art, patient-centered environment. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Surgical Technician to join our expert team, ensuring seamless operations in the operating room and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.
• Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings
• Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.
• Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.
• Sets up and organizes room.
• Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeon's needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.
• Assists physician within scope of competency.
• Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.
• Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.
• Operates sterilization equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.
• Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Experience - One (1) year within the last three years operating room scrubbing or equivalent military experience, including a variety of surgical procedures.
• Education - Graduate of approved surgical technologist or military equivalent program.
• License, Certification, Registration - Surgical Technologist Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) and/or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); BLS.
• Willingness to travel between our 3 Southern California locations.

Locations

2080 Century Park E Suite 1111, Los Angeles, CA 90067

5400 Balboa Boulevard Suite 111, Encino, CA 91316

20162 SW Birch St #100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Why Join Us?

Sante Health Partners is accredited by QUAD A and licensed by the California Department of Public Health, ensuring top-notch safety and care. You’ll work alongside a team of surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge procedures and personalized care. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.