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Surgical Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA, US
Surgical Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Surgical Technician I - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$34.40–$55.08 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Under direct supervision and general guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech I applies, demonstrates, and possesses basic knowledge, competencies, and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares sterilizes, and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech I is generally assigned basic surgical/operative procedures and is expected to gain the skills and abilities to independently scrub in all surgical/operative procedures.

Essential Duties:

  • Performs operative room scrub responsibilities in all surgical/operative procedures.
  • Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical, specimen collection, sterile processing, Title 22, JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
  • Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
  • Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
  • Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
  • Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e., prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards, knowledge of instruments and equipment).
  • Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical team's needs, passing of instruments, cutting sutures, etc.) according to standards.
  • Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments, equipment, and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
  • Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
  • Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
  • Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
  • Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Recommends, implements, and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
  • May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
  • Performs all duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Req High School or equivalent
  • Req Specialized/technical training CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program
  • Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
  • Req Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application
  • Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications:


Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)


The hourly rate range for this position is $34.40 - $55.08. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Job ID REQ20176555 Posted Date 07/08/2026 Apply Save Job Current employees apply here

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