Hoag Health System
Surgery Tech III: Operating Room
Hoag Health System
Responsibilities
Participate as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager.
Function as scrub/assist person and assist physician and/or RN.
Provide direct and indirect patient care.
Assist with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, infection prevention standards and institutional policies/procedures.
Practice appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy.
Decontaminate, clean, and care for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting.
Identify, gather, and prepare instrument, equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card.
Acknowledge physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety).
Demonstrate and maintain competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT).
May require on call duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Act as preceptor to other staff and students, taking a prominent role in orientation and cross training.
Assist in development of educational programs.
Serve as resource for staff in specialty area.
Assist appropriate clinical resource in developing service line & quality improvement tools.
Qualifications Education and Experience Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab). Minimum of two years Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably within an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment. Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred.
License Required N/A
License Preferred N/A
Certifications Required
BLS
Certifications Preferred
Certification as Surgical Technologist
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
About Us Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Equal Opportunity Employer Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
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Responsibilities
Participate as member of the surgical team under direct supervision of an RN/Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager.
Function as scrub/assist person and assist physician and/or RN.
Provide direct and indirect patient care.
Assist with maintenance, care of instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, infection prevention standards and institutional policies/procedures.
Practice appropriate initiation and maintenance of sponge, needle and miscellaneous item counts and equipment according to policy.
Decontaminate, clean, and care for operating room equipment utilizing clean/sterile technique used in a procedural setting.
Identify, gather, and prepare instrument, equipment and specialty items for all procedures in a timely manner according to preference card.
Acknowledge physiologic needs for the patient (size of equipment, maintenance of body temperature and patient safety).
Demonstrate and maintain competency as an expert in 3 or more specialties/service lines (e.g., Thoracic, Ortho, Spine, ENT).
May require on call duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Act as preceptor to other staff and students, taking a prominent role in orientation and cross training.
Assist in development of educational programs.
Serve as resource for staff in specialty area.
Assist appropriate clinical resource in developing service line & quality improvement tools.
Qualifications Education and Experience Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab). Minimum of two years Surgery Tech/scrub experience, preferably within an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment. Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred.
License Required N/A
License Preferred N/A
Certifications Required
BLS
Certifications Preferred
Certification as Surgical Technologist
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
About Us Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Equal Opportunity Employer Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
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