Surgical Technician I

MemorialCare • Laguna Hills, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician provides surgical assistance in a safe, appropriate, and effective manner under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, in compliance with Surgical Technician standards of practice. The role must remain within the technician’s stated scope of practice, including not performing assessments, evaluating patient data, or administering medications, even when requested by a surgeon. Additional responsibilities include maintaining instrument availability, adhering to aseptic technique, applying advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, and supporting patient flow within the department. The technician communicates with the surgical team and supervisory staff, uses effective oral communication, participates in documentation, and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support safe and effective care and desired patient outcomes.

The position supports Saddleback Medical Center’s mission and strategic plan and participates in performance improvement and patient safety activities. Employees are expected to demonstrate the organization’s core values of Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion, and Synergy.

This is a full-time, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California. The listed pay range is $32.19 to $46.68 per hour. A $3,000 signing bonus is available to eligible external hires new to MemorialCare Health System employment, contingent upon satisfying employment requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of a Scrub Tech Program or Armed Services Training program.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of acute care experience.
• Computer, internet, order entry, and word processing experience.
• Scrub Tech Certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely and competently perform all aspects of surgical techniques and procedures.
• Prioritize workload.
• Use the clinical information system and apply its principles to patient documentation.
• Contribute to an effective and safe working environment.
• Serve as a role model and assist new staff members.
• Precept new employees and students in the scrub role.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and other sensitive information in printed, electronic, or verbal form.
• Use customer service skills to manage and acknowledge the expectations of patients, families, and significant others.
• Demonstrate tact, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Integrate knowledge of job-specific competencies.
• Be at work and on time; follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner and prioritize and multitask.
• Provide surgical assistance under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, within the Surgical Technician’s scope of practice.
• Maintain instrument availability, adhere to aseptic technique, apply knowledge of surgical procedures, and support patient flow.
• Communicate with the surgical team and supervisory staff and participate in documentation.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support safe, effective patient care and desired patient outcomes.
• Participate in and advocate for performance improvement and patient safety activities.

Benefits

• High-quality health insurance plan options for employees and their dependents.
• A $3,000 signing bonus may be available to eligible external hires new to MemorialCare Health System employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.
• Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed