Surgical Tech

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Duties And Responsibilities Responsible for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments and other supplies necessary for Surgery according to manufacturers guidelines. Passes instruments and sutures to the Surgeon and assistants and maintains a sterile field according to AORN standards and practices. Competent in knowledge and practice with carrying out aseptic technique for self and others according to AORN standards and practices. Adheres to principles of aseptic technique according to department standards. Recognizes breaks or imminent breaks in aseptic technique and immediately acts to make corrections according to department practice. Job Requirements Required 3-6 months scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and GU within their training program High School Graduate or GED Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire. AHA Basic Life Support - CPR Preferred Two (2) to three (3) years scrubbing experience in General, GYN, Ortho and Open Heart Where You'll Work Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy. Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range $47.07 - $58.51 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr