Surgical Technician (Per Diem) - Huntington Beach, California

Sea Surgical Institute; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Surgical Institute in Southern California is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join a healthcare team. The role supports surgeons in the operating room, performs scrub duties, and ensures sterile technique and proper instrument availability.

The position requires 1 year OR scrubbing experience, completion of an approved surgical technologist program, NBSTSA/NCCT certification, and BLS. Travel between locations in Los Angeles, Encino, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach may be

Qualifications

• 1 year OR scrubbing experience or equivalent military background.
• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program.
• NBSTSA/NCCT certification and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician during surgical procedures; perform scrub duties.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure instrument availability.
• Transport patients and supplies; prepare and clean procedure rooms.
• Operate sterilization equipment and report equipment issues.
• Utilize computer systems for record-keeping and tracking supplies.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical technologist program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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.

Partnered

with 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

Bakersfield:

• 7801 Center Avenue ,Huntington Beach, California 92647

Why Join Us?

Sante Health Partners and Sea Surgical Institute 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.