Prepares the operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in the operating room as assigned or directed.

Minimum Education: Graduate of a formal Surgical Technician training program. Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Six months experience in an acute care O.R. required. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the operating room. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span. Speaks, reads and writes English. Required License/Certification: Current BLS required via AHA. Surgical Certificate preferred. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 to $39.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.