SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

Job Description:

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
Y5111N

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!

FILLING DATE
The application filing period will begin on June 17, 2026 - Continuous
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www. dhs.lacounty.gov .

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits

DHS is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

Our Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

The Team Member We Are Looking for will:

The Surgical Technician serves as a scrub technician in an operating room and provides direct and indirect care to patients before, during, and after surgery.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and continually assess' operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Sets up operating room prior to surgery by obtaining and checking equipment, instruments, packs and supplies needed in surgery, according to nursing protocol; prepares and processes instrument trays and other supplies as needed.
• Correctly verifies solutions, drugs, and drainage tubes with circulating nurse and labels them accordingly.
• Assists in maintaining and labeling specimens collected during surgery according to the established procedures.
• Serves as a scrub technician during a variety of surgical procedures, handling sterile instruments and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Cleans, sorts, sterilizes, and decontaminates operating room, equipment as well as instruments utilizing sterilizer, ultrasonic, and Steris; disposes of waste and soiled supplies in appropriate receptacle.
• Assembles, operates, adjusts, and monitors support equipment such as suction machines, scopes, diagnostic equipment and lights to ensure proper operation.
• Under direction of a surgeon, assists with suctioning, cutting sutures, and applying and removing dressings for operative procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Counts sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments before surgery, before closure, during closure, and after surgery to ensure all surgical supplies are accounted for, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains files and records of surgical procedures.
• Transports patients to and from perioperative services and/or medical wards and assists the surgeon and registered nurse in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements under one of the following options:

OPTION 1:
Two (2) years of experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery.

~OR~

OPTION 2:
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.*

LICENSE and CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.**

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.**

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who have the following desirable qualifications in excess of the requirements to qualify under either option:

• Current certification issued by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST).***
• Additional experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery that exceeds the requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of a diploma, certificate, or official transcript to their application at the time of filing or email the document/s to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. The document must indicate graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. Information regarding accredited surgical technology programs may be found at the following website: https://www.caahep.org/

** Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required license(s) and certificate(s) has to be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

*** Certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST) will be verified using the following website: https://www.nbstsa.org/policies

If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application, please email a copy to Annette Abrom at [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online.

PHYSICAL CLASS III (MODERATE):
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This exam will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be included on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on an eligible register for 12 months. Hiring managers within DHS will use this register to fill vacancies as they become available.

Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.

Applicants who applied and did not meet the requirements to qualify when submitting their application may reapply 30 days after their most recent application date.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational needs.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to https://www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and prevent incorrect email addresses.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience, including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in the refusal of the application or the rescission of the appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not suffice to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

EMAIL VERIFICATION INFORMATION:
We will send notifications to the email address indicated in the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims for missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons submit their Social Security Identification number, so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using anyone else’s user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:
For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Annette Abrom at [email protected] . Annette is here to guide you every step of the way. Please reference Exam Number Y5111N in all communications during the application process.

•Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000

•Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

•California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

•ADA Coordinator: (323) 914-6365

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Salary:

$53,450.16 - $72,033.84 Annually