Astrana Health

Technology-enabled platform delivering value-based care

OR Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeAlhambra, CA, USA$30 - $36 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is preferred; graduates of an accredited program need no prior operating room experience.
Candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program must have at least six months of operating room experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, infection prevention practices, and operating room protocols.
Proficiency in handling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and proper storage procedures.
Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and provide timely assistance during procedures.
Ability to follow established clinical instructions, safety protocols, and procedural guidelines.
Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns.
Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the surgical team.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring required instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
Assist with preparation of instruments and supplies for scheduled surgical cases.
Establish and maintain the sterile field in accordance with established protocols and infection prevention standards.
Assist the surgical team with patient draping and preparation for procedures.
Provide sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons throughout surgical procedures.
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with designated surgical team members in accordance with established protocols.
Recognize and promptly report actual or potential breaks in sterile techniques.
Clean, disinfect, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Package, wrap, and process instruments and supplies using appropriate sterilization methods.
Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and maintain required sterilization records and monitoring documentation.
Perform routine checks of sterilization equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are properly handled, stored, and available for surgical procedures.
Assist with operating room cleaning and turnover between surgical cases and at the end of scheduled procedures.
Maintain organized instrument, equipment, and supply storage areas to support operational readiness.
Assist with patient transportation to and from the operating room under the direction of the surgical team.
Support routine operating room activities, including supply replenishment, inventory coordination, and other assigned clinical support tasks.
Follow established sterile technique, infection prevention, patient safety, and surgical protocols.
Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives.
Identify and promptly escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns to appropriate clinical personnel.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable surgical services standards.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.

The Operating Room (OR) Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting surgeons and the surgical team, and ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and properly maintained. This role supports safe and efficient operating room operations through adherence to established surgical protocols, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards.

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

Surgical Preparation & Intraoperative Support

Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring required instruments, equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly
Assist with preparation of instruments and supplies for scheduled surgical cases
Establish and maintain the sterile field in accordance with established protocols and infection prevention standards
Assist the surgical team with patient draping and preparation for procedures
Provide sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons throughout surgical procedures
Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with designated surgical team members in accordance with established protocols
Recognize and promptly report actual or potential breaks in sterile techniques

Instrument Processing & Sterilization

Clean, disinfect, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions
Package, wrap, and process instruments and supplies using appropriate sterilization methods
Operate sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and maintain required sterilization records and monitoring documentation
Perform routine checks of sterilization equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel
Ensure sterilized instruments and supplies are properly handled, stored, and are available for surgical procedures

Operating Room & Clinical Support

Assist with operating room cleaning and turnover between surgical cases and at the end of scheduled procedures
Maintain organized instrument, equipment and supply storage areas to support operational readiness
Assist with patient transportation to and from the operating room under the direction of the surgical team
Support routine operating room activities, including supply replenishment, inventory coordination, and other assigned clinical support tasks
Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental and operational needs

Patient Safety & Quality Compliance

Follow established sterile technique, infection prevention, patient safety and surgical protocols
Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and workplace safety initiatives
Identify and promptly escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns to appropriate clinical personnel
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements and applicable surgical services standards

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program is preferred
No prior operating room experience required for graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program
A minimum of six (6) months of operating room experience required for candidates who have not completed an accredited Surgical Technology program
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, infection prevention practices and operating room protocols
Proficiency in handling surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
Knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and proper storage procedures
Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and ability to provide timely assistance during procedures
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow established clinical instructions, safety protocols, and procedural guidelines
Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate equipment, sterilization, or patient safety concerns
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the surgical team
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

About the Company

Astrana Health

Technology-enabled platform delivering value-based care

Astrana Health runs a physician-focused, technology-enabled care platform that supports providers in delivering proactive, preventive, value-based care. Its end-to-end system coordinates care across affiliated networks, a management services organization, and primary, specialty, and ancillary clinics to help more than 20,000 providers and over 1.6 million Americans in value-based arrangements. How it works: the proprietary platform connects clinicians, patients, and care settings, enabling proactive care planning, care coordination, and efficient delivery of services in primary and specialty care. The company differentiates itself by combining a large provider network, an MSO, and clinics with a single tech platform to scale value-based care and improve patient experiences and outcomes rather than relying on fragmented, fee-for-service models. Its goal is to create a healthcare system that delivers better care, better experiences, and better outcomes for all.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Alhambra, CA
Founded: Not listed

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