**Responsibilities** Surgical Technician - Make a Difference in the OR! Are you a skilled and compassionate Surgical Technician looking to contribute to a dynamic surgical team? We are seeking a dedicated individual to ensure a safe and efficient operating room environment, ultimately impacting patient outcomes. + Preparation & Sterilization: Thoroughly prepare the operating room by selecting, sterilizing, and organizing all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies based on the specific surgical procedure. + Aseptic Technique: Maintain a strict sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, adhering to all infection control policies and procedures to protect patients from infection. + Surgical Assistance: Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide assistance during procedures, including passing instruments, holding retractors, and managing specimens. + Patient Care & Comfort: Provide a comforting and supportive presence for patients before, during, and after surgery, ensuring their privacy and dignity are respected. + Equipment Management: Maintain and troubleshoot surgical equipment, documenting any maintenance or repair needs. + Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, communicating clearly and respectfully to ensure seamless teamwork. + Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to identify opportunities to enhance patient safety and improve surgical processes. + Mentorship: Serve as a preceptor and role model for new Surgical Technicians and students, sharing your knowledge and expertise. + Professional Development: Collaborate with licensed staff to identify your own career and educational goals. + Compliance: Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies, safety regulations, and patient rights guidelines. **Qualifications** + Minimum (1) year of operating room experience in an acute care setting required. + High School graduate or equivalent. + Successful completion of an accredited/approved Surgical Technician program and/or equivalent combination of education/experience required. + Current AHA BLS card required. + Current Fire Safety card required. This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. **Overview** Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) **Pay Range** $31.83 - $39.78 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.