Sr Certified Surgical Tech

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 patients healing process.

To be successful in this role you must possess adaptability a strong team-player mindset and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures objectives Quality Assessment and Improvement Program Infection Assessment and Improvement Program legal safety environmental control standards and Patients 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 doctors preference card (DCP) and utilizing materials and supplies accordingly with minimal waste.
• Uses surgical conscience to deliver care respecting universal precautions.
• Works with the surgical team during operating procedures within the 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 the front desk for bio-med and/or to SPD supervisor.

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• 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 and at least three (3) years in an area of specialty
• Must be able to scrub Neuro Vascular Ortho and Spine cases and
• Certified Surgical Technologist or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
• Fire Safety within 90 Days

Preferred

• Experience with open heart procedures

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center heart care cancer care and womens 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 Americas 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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