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United Pacific Surgery Center, in Tarzana, California, is a Medicare Certified and Joint Commission Accredited multi-specialty surgery center consisting of 3 operating rooms and one procedure room performing Orthopedic, General, Breast, Gynecological, Podiatric, GI, ENT and Urology procedures. We are looking to recruit  an experienced and well qualified Operating Room Technician to our team of dedicated, hard-working and results driven individuals, to make this center the first choice for ambulatory surgery in the San Fernando Valley. 

We are looking for process oriented and driven candidates to maintain a superior Culture of Safety while living our mission of treating each and every patient as they are a member of our own families.  Additionally, candidates will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. Willingness to be involved in various committees and ancillary functions throughout the facility on an as needed basis. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

Experienced in supporting in the following specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, Urology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT.
• Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN AN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

WHAT WE OFFER

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages 
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally 
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account 
• Education Assistance 
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation 
• Free parking

WHO WE ARE

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills Required Experience

United Pacific Surgery Center complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

Orthopedics - Total Joints and Higher Acuity Cases

ENT

Urology

Breast/Oncology

Plastic and Reconstructive

SPD Processes