Sr Certified Surgical Tech
About The Position
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. 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.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Successful completion of an accredited/approved Surgical Technician program
- Minimum 5 years of operating room experience in an acute care setting
- At least three (3) years in an area of specialty
- Must be able to scrub Neuro, Vascular, Ortho, and Spine cases
- Certified Surgical Technologist or Technologist in Surgery-Certified
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Experience with open heart procedures
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
