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Surgical Tech II Surgery Full Time 12 Hours Evening Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 61

Posted: 22 October 2026 (7 days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under general guidance of the Registered Nurse the Surgical Tech II applies demonstrates and possesses proficient/advance knowledge competencies and skills of surgical and aseptic techniques and practices; assists the surgical team and performs a variety of tasks in an operating room; prepares sterilizes and cleans up surgical equipment and instruments; and is responsible for the care and safety of patients who come under his/her care. The Surgical Tech II is generally assigned a triad of surgical/operative procedures and exercises critical thinking and independent judgement

Essential Duties

Performs similar responsibilities as the Surgical Tech I but distinguishes from the Tech I in that the Surgical Tech II is an intermediate to advance level position and is generally assigned a triad of difficult surgical/operative procedures (such as Head Neck Neuro Spine and/or Ortho surgeries) which requires proficient/advance knowledge skills and ability to adapt to the operative procedure.
Adheres to all safety standards and policies (such as surgical specimen collection sterile processing Title 22 JCAHO) as they relate while performing all responsibilities.
Applies principles of aseptic technique and initiates prompt corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
Remains attentive throughout the operative procedure anticipating the needs of the surgical team and responds appropriately during emergency intraoperative crises.
Maintains ongoing communication with the circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team regarding changes in patient status or the progress of surgery.
Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation.
Facilitates the smooth flow of the surgical intervention (i.e. prepares for the procedure with updated preference cards knowledge of instruments and equipment).
Performs scrub role (such as anticipating surgical teams needs passing of instruments cutting sutures etc.) according to standards.
Prepares cleans and maintains instruments equipment and all surgical related items in accordance to established guidelines.
Transports patients equipment supplies and specimens.
Prepares operating room (OR) by setting up tables instruments and supplies in according to type of case/operative procedure.
Performs the preceptor role in the training of students.
Participates in decision-marking activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment instruments and supplies.
Recommends implements and participates process improvement projects on an ongoing basis.
May mentor and/or lead other surgical technician
May assist in performing circulating skills and task.
Performs all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Req High School or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technician Program is required.
Req 1 year One-year experience as a Surgical Technician or as a Surgical Technician intern required. *Surgical Technician intern experience must be paid and completed at Keck Medicine of USC.
Req Active practice as a Surgical Technician within the six (6) months prior to application
Req Organization/time management skills.
Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Req Surgical Technologist - CST Valid Surgical Tech certification (CST) from accreditation organizations CAAHEP or ABHES
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC a 343-bed acute care hospital provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospitals world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate customized patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital physicians nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.88 - $61.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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