Surgery Tech II: Irvine Surgery Center
About The Position
Hoag Irvine Surgery Center is a multi-specialty, licensed ambulatory surgery center that provides surgical care across specialties including ENT, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Ophthalmology, GI procedures, and Pain Management. The center emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, professional growth, and patient care, and robotic surgery capabilities are 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 position functions in the scrub role, assisting physicians and nursing staff during procedures and supporting direct and indirect patient care. It prepares, organizes, and maintains instruments, supplies, equipment, and specialty items in accordance with physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies. The Surgery Tech II maintains sterile technique, performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, assists with equipment decontamination and care, anticipates the surgical team's needs, and promotes patient safety throughout the perioperative experience. In addition, the role serves as a preceptor for staff and students, supports onboarding and education, and acts as a clinical resource within its specialty area. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training; this is not required for GI Lab.
- At least one year of Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- 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 and 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.
- Serve as a preceptor for staff and students and support onboarding and education efforts.
- Act as a clinical resource within the specialty area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
