Travel Surgical Tech in Los Angeles, CA
Company: Ambition 24Hours
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Surgical Tech Location: Los Angeles, CA Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift
Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 7 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP About the Position Surgical Services Aide Surgical
Services Full Time/Days Category: Surgical Services Aide, Surgery
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED Job Objective The Surgical Services Aide
supports the Surgical Services team by performing departmental
tasks and various supportive services under the supervision of
nursing and departmental leadership. Care and tasks are guided by
hospital policies and procedures and are performed under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse. Essential Duties Observe
patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly report
status requiring a Registered Nurse s attention. Transport patients
to and from the Surgical Services department. Use standard
precautions and transport specimens safely. Clean instruments and
equipment according to manufacturer recommendations. Assist with
clerical duties, answer phones, and provide basic computer-related
support. Order and stock supplies, linens, and solutions in
Surgical Services and operating rooms; return unused sterile
supplies to floor stock. Store surgical equipment in designated
areas and help maintain organized storage. Assist in positioning
patients for operative procedures and in holding extremities during
surgical prepping. Document humidity and temperature levels in
operating rooms and temperatures of refrigerators and warmers.
Prepare equipment and transport monitors, including necessary
modules and cables, for procedures. Conduct basic equipment
inventory in operating rooms for readiness and perform other
assigned duties. Non-Essential Duties Relieve clerical staff as
needed. Answer telephones, direct calls appropriately, and use
computers, fax machines, and copiers. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Knowledge: Basic safety practices in a surgical or
hospital environment. Skills: Competencies obtained through
completion of a basic orientation in surgical services, including
safe equipment handling and patient transport. Abilities: Safely
transfer patients and move gurneys, IV poles, and wheelchairs;
provide basic clerical support at the unit desk when needed. Values
and Behaviors Place patients first with safe, compassionate
service. Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, integrity, honesty,
excellence, initiative, innovation, tenderness, and compassion in
all interactions. Education, Experience, and Certifications High
School Diploma or GED. One year of acute, long-term, or
institutional experience preferred. Current BLS/BCLS certification
required. Conduct, Compliance, and Work Conditions Adhere to
attendance, dress code, safety, and confidentiality policies while
following all applicable regulations and quality standards. Work
may involve stressful emotional and physical conditions, exposure
to chemicals, radiation, contaminated instruments, and the need for
PPE. Role requires standing and walking for most of the shift,
frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 lbs, and occasional
lifting and moving over 50 lbs for patient transport, along with
occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and
reaching.
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