Surgical Tech - Westwood Main

Position: Surgical Tech - Westwood Main OR
# Surgical Tech – Westwood Main ORWork Location   
** Los Angeles,CA
** Job **#28091
** Work Hours   
** Monday – Friday ;
Weekends and Call as assigned
*
* Employment Type

** 2 – Staff
- Career
** Duration   
** indefinite
* * Salary Range   **$37.5-49.46 Hourly
** Posted Date   
** December 22, 2025
** Bargaining Unit   
** AFSCME – EX
** Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
** Description
* * Under the direct supervision of the Circulating Nurse within the Operating Room, the Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards and physician preference cards. The Surgical Tech is a member of the surgical team providing care to the patient and is responsible for maintaining the sterile field; surgical instrumentation; preparation of supplies and equipment; as well as other related duties.

Participates in call, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Comply with department standards inclusive of: attendance, dress code, and varied work schedule. Duties include anticipating physician needs at the sterile field, preparing supplies, instruments and equipment. The Surgical Tech is responsible for implementing aseptic technique, practices related to prevention of retained foreign objects, safe medication labeling and handling, anticipatory skills related to the sequence of the procedure, specimen handling, and adhering to department policies, procedures, and practices.

Participate in maintaining a survey-ready environment. Ensure patient safety by following regulatory and hospital standards of care. Utilize and participate in evidence-based research to guide best practice.
** Qualifications
* * We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:
· Graduate of accredited Surgical Technician program or relevant years of experience
** required**.
· BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
** required*
* · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
** preferred*
* · Surgical Technician certification
** preferred*
* · Working knowledge of the use, function and operation of operating room equipment
· Working knowledge of aseptic technique.
· Working knowledge of surgical procedures including anatomy and correct terminology.
· Ability to provide information, explain policies and procedures to team members.
· Ability to set priorities, recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate action under the direction of the registered nurse.
· Work independently and follow through on all assignments
· Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely
· Ability to speak, write and read English. Graduate of accredited Surgical Technician program or relevant years of experience. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required. Surgical Technician certification preferred### ORLANDO There’s a togetherness and higher level of commitment to teamwork at UCLA Health. We are several groups and teams that work together with a common goal which is to improve our patients experience.### DR.

ISLA GARRAWAYUCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
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