<p>General Information</p> <p>Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility</p> <p>Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA</p> <p>Onsite or Remote</p> <p>Fully On-Site</p> <p>Work Schedule</p> <p>0645-1715, four days per week (10-hour shifts) with varying days off</p> <p>Posted Date</p> <p>01/27/2026</p> <p>Salary Range: $37.5 - 49.46 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>2 - Staff: Career</p> <p>Duration</p> <p>INDEFINITE</p> <p>Job #</p> <p>28489</p> <p>Primary Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility</p> <p>At UCLA Health, every team member plays a vital role in our commitment to delivering world-class care. As a Surgical Technician in our Operating Room, you'll be at the forefront of life-saving procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence. Join us and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare and making a tangible impact on lives every day.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and set up surgical instrumentation and equipment according to department standards and surgeon preference cards. </li><li>Maintain a sterile field and ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are ready and functioning properly. </li><li>Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures, providing instruments and supplies promptly. </li><li>Implement and adhere to aseptic techniques, including practices to prevent retained foreign objects and ensure safe medication labeling and handling. </li><li>Handle specimens safely and in accordance with established protocols. </li><li>Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with best practices and technological advancements. </li><li>Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: $37.50- $49.46</p> <p>Job Qualifications</p> <p>Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility</p> <p>We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of use, function, and operation of operating room equipment, instrumentation, and furniture </li><li>Working knowledge of operating room sanitation </li><li>Working knowledge of aseptic technique </li><li>Working knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, and terminology </li><li>Ability to communicate with other staff to obtain and provide information </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers and other co-workers </li><li>Ability to accept shift changes to meet the department's needs. </li><li>Skill in setting priorities, recognizing emergencies and taking appropriate action based on experiences or according to instruction from the nurse in charge. </li><li>Skill in performing independently and following through on assignment with minimal direction and supervision. </li><li>Ability in performing repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence, and pace. </li><li>Ability to respond to emergency calls, in case of a disaster, and to follow instructions. </li><li>Ability to lift heavy objects, push or pull heavy carts, handle surgical equipment carefully and safely, and stand for long periods. </li><li>Ability to learn new procedures and improve existing skills by participating in various types of training courses. </li><li>BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association </li></ul> <p>As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.</p>