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Valley Children's Healthcare
Operating Room Tech I - Full-time/Days
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$65,592 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Operating Room Tech I
- Full-time/Days Valley Children's Healthcare
- 3.6 Madera, CA Job Details Full-time $32.36
- $47.
About Us:
The Pediatric Perioperative Department at Valley Children's is a robust division, incorporating many procedural areas and their associated support services. Periop supports every service line within a healthcare system providing care to patients within the Central Valley and its surrounding areas, collaborating with outlying facilities to accomplish the mission of the organization to provide the best care to our patients, always. With 12 Operating Rooms, you will work closely with surgeons or proceduralists, anesthesiologists, and other specialty technicians in order to provide care to patients. You will work within a team to set up for procedures, ensure safety and quality during surgery, and meet the goals of providing the best care possible to our patient population in an exciting OR environment. Surgical services offered in the OR at Valley Children's include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, General & GI Surgery, Urology, Robotic Assisted Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery, and Dental Surgery. A few notable achievements for our Periop department include being part of the highly skilled care teams recognized as some of the best in the country and the receiving the Competency & Credentialing Institute's (CCI) award for a high percentage of certified perioperative nurses, advancing a culture of patient safety.Job Summary:
This position is accountable for the direct and indirect care of patient's/families as assigned under the direction and supervision of the physician and/or Registered Nurse. Adheres to safety standards identified within the institution to ensure safe and efficient patient care delivery. Collects data pertinent to patient assessment in a systematic method emphasis on physiological, psychosocial, environmental, and cognitive patient status. The technician's practice is performed within the scope of training and in accordance with policies of Valley Children's Healthcare.Qualifications:
Education High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) Program Successful completion of Operating Room Technician training OR 3 years experience as an OR Tech in lieu of formal program. (required) Licenses and Certifications BLS- Basic Life Support
- AHA•American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required) Work Experience Minimum six (6) months Related experience (preferred) Skills and Abilities Medical terminology preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Compensation Range:
$32.36- $47.
Workshift:
Day (United States of America)Position Exempt:
No FTE %: 86.25Scheduled Weekly Hours:
34.5Daily Hours:
11.5 Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us atDisclaimer:
Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.ALERT :
Valley Children's Healthcare has been made aware of malicious employment scams targeting candidates with false job offers and requests for personal information. Please stay vigilant. If you believe you've encountered a potential hiring scam claiming to be from Valley Children's Healthcare, please report it to . Job Details Career area Patient Support Position Type Full Time Date Posted 08/25/2026 Location Madera, CA 93636, United States Job ID JOB_POSTING-3-2585 About Valley Children's With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children's Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services- from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children's is also a catalyst for community health
- partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.