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Surgical Tech Certified
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Dignity Health
Long Beach, CA (In Person)
$85,384 Salary, Full-Time
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•Job Summary and Responsibilities•As our Surgical Tech, you'll be an integral surgical team member, providing skilled assistance for safe, efficient procedures critical to patient outcomes. Every day you will prepare the OR (instruments, equipment, supplies) and assist surgeons/nurses by anticipating needs, passing instruments, and maintaining the sterile field. You'll count items, handle specimens, assist with patient positioning, and adhere strictly to aseptic technique. To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong sterile technique knowledge, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and a steadfast commitment to patient safety are essential. + Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to: + Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data. + Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care. + Knowledge and Skills + Demonstrates the ability to relate fundamentals of anatomy and physiology to surgical intervention by using appropriate instruments and equipment. + Performs as a surgical technician by anticipating the surgeon's needs and providing the appropriate instrumentation and assistance. •Job Requirements•Required + Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or previous experience as a scrub technician + Three (3) years CVOR experience + Certified Surgical Technologist or + Technologist in Surgery-Certified + Basic Life Support - CPR Preferred + High School Graduate or GED Where You'll Work Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) •Pay Range•$36.49 - $45.61 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.