Surgery Tech II: Irvine Surgery Center

Hoag•Irvine, CA

23h

About The Position

Hoag Irvine Surgery Center is a multi-specialty, licensed ambulatory surgery center providing surgical care across specialties including ENT, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Ophthalmology, GI procedures, and Pain Management. The center offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork, efficiency, professional growth, and patient care, with robotic surgery capabilities coming soon. The Surgery Tech II participates as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of an RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager. The role functions in the scrub position, assisting physicians and nursing staff during procedures and supporting direct and indirect patient care. The Surgery Tech II prepares, organizes, and maintains surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items in accordance with physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies. The position maintains sterile technique, performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, and assists with equipment decontamination and care. It anticipates the needs of the surgical team and promotes patient safety throughout the perioperative experience. The Surgery Tech II also serves as a preceptor for staff and students, supports onboarding and education, and acts as a clinical resource within their specialty area. Other duties may be assigned. Schedule: five 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training; not required for GI Lab.
Minimum of one year of Surgery Tech/scrub experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment is preferred.
Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates are preferred.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of an RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager.
Function in the scrub role and assist physicians and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
Support direct and indirect patient care.
Prepare, organize, and maintain surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items according to physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies.
Maintain sterile technique.
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Assist with equipment decontamination and care.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.
Precept staff and students, support onboarding and education efforts, and act as a clinical resource within the specialty area.
Perform other duties as assigned.