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.

Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient's Bill of Rights.Identifies and prepares appropriate instrumentation, supplies and equipment based on identified surgical procedures and respects time out and sponge accounting standards.Demonstrates responsibility in following the doctor's preference card (DCP) and utilizing materials and supplies accordingly with minimal of waste.Uses surgical conscience to deliver care respecting universal precautions.Works with the surgical team during operating procedures within scope of practice and adheres to principles of aseptic technique and monitors others.Ensures all instruments, equipment and supplies are accounted for after each case; removes equipment requiring repair from service and tags and submits to front desk for bio med and/or to SPD supervisor.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate or GEDSuccessful completion of an accredited/approved Surgical Technician programrMinimum 5 years of operating room experience in an acute care setting, with  at least three (3) years in an area of specialtyMust be able to scrub Neuro, Vascular, Ortho, and Spine cases andCertified Surgical Technologist or Technologist in Surgery-CertifiedAHA Basic Life Support - CPRFire Safety card within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

Open Heart proceduresWhere You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.