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Surgical Tech – Westwood Surgery Center
Work Location
Los Angeles,CA
Job #27114
Work Hours
TBA
Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career
Duration
INDEFINITE
Salary Range
$37.5-49.46 Hourly
Posted Date
October 15, 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.
JOB DUTIES
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Description
Join a skilled, collaborative surgical team that’s dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll play a key role in creating a smooth, efficient, and supportive operating room environment.
In this role, you will:
Prepare surgical setups following department protocols and each surgeon’s preferences.
Make sure the operating room is fully stocked and equipped with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment before each procedure.
Maintain the highest standards of aseptic technique and infection control.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team—passing instruments, managing supplies, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
Handle and label medications and specimens safely and accurately in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Perform precise instrument, sponge, and needle counts to prevent retained foreign objects.
Work closely with nurses and surgeons to promote patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Help with room turnover and cleaning between cases to keep workflows running smoothly.
Stay up to date with surgical practices and emerging technologies through ongoing education and training.
Salary Range: $37.50-$49.46