Surgical Tech

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Surgical Tech to join their team. The role involves hands-on participation in surgical procedures and coordinating various facets of surgical technology, including schedule management, inventory handling, and quality control audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Working scrub role: actively participate in surgical cases across the facility's full case mix.
• Coordinate workforce by managing technician schedules and monitoring staffing patterns.
• Collaborate with supply chain managers for inventory and materials management.
• Lead and develop the surgical technician team by providing training and performance monitoring.
• Oversee updates of surgeon preference cards and instrument tray lists.
• Assist leadership with audits, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of dedicated orthopedic surgical technology experience.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program with active national certification or state-mandated qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing workflows and industry guidelines (AORN, AAMI).
• Proficient in computer literacy, including email, text processing, and clinical scheduling software.
• Flexibility to work variable operational hours based on the daily surgical schedule.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years in orthopedic surgical technology.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of sterile processing workflows and industry guidelines.
• Proficient in computer literacy, particularly in using clinical scheduling software.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.