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Surgical Tech
Torrance, CA
Surgical Technologist — Operating Room
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for its busy operating room. You'll work day shifts in a multi-specialty surgical environment handling general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, vascular, ENT, urology, gynecologic, and reconstructive procedures. This role offers exposure to advanced surgical technology including robotic-assisted systems.
Schedule & Details
- Shift: 10:45 a.m. – 8:45 p.m., 4 days per week (10-hour days)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Weekend Coverage: One Saturday shift per week; rotating schedule
- On-Call: On-call rotation required
- Float Requirement: You may float to nearby sister facilities as needed
Requirements
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification — required
- BLS certification — required
- Minimum 1 year of surgical tech experience
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and procedural anatomy
- Valid state license (compact license acceptable); must be in hand at submission
- Neuro experience is a plus
Core Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and supplies
- Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures
- Perform accurate counts (instruments, sponges, needles) before, during, and after cases
- Monitor sterile field and take corrective action for breaks in technique
- Handle and prepare specimens per protocol
- Collaborate with circulating RN, surgeons, and anesthesia
- Assist with room turnover and terminal cleaning
- Maintain surgical equipment and instrument organization
Work Environment
Daily census of 25–35 patients; 11 operating rooms with diverse surgical specialties. Scrub color: any color.
Note: Refusal to float may result in assignment termination.