Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Certified Surgical Technician - Day Shift

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGlendale, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education, General Educational Development credential, or equivalent is required.
An associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Scrub technician experience is preferred.
Operating room experience and/or completion of a training course is preferred.
Surgery Technician certification is preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor under Adventist Health policy is required.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable.
Employees must satisfy applicable employment eligibility verification requirements through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Prepare each surgical case by checking required supplies and equipment, assembling supplies and equipment, reviewing specialty equipment inventory, and setting up operative instrumentation and the sterile field.
Collect data on assigned surgical cases according to unit-based Performance Standards of Care.
Clean equipment and facilities and perform housekeeping duties as requested.
Transport patients according to unit schedules and priorities and provide clerical support.
Complete instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse according to established standards.
Set up and maintain a neat and orderly sterile field using careful aseptic technique.
Label solutions according to established standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Scrub technician experience.
Operating room experience and/or completion of a training course.
Surgery Technician certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Scrub technician experience: Preferred
Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Surgery Technician certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties.
Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $32.79 to $42.14. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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