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Surgical Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$69–92K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$69–92K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

The Surgical Technician II assists with nursing care and preparation of surgical patients and supports surgeons in the operating room by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies. The role serves pediatric patients across a range of ages and works under the supervision of the circulating RN. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, with variable days, weekends, and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Room AssistancePatient Communication

Qualifications

2+ Years Operating Room ExperienceOperating Room Technician Training or EquivalentBLS Certification

Full job description

Surgical Technician II

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Technician

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days, Variable, Weekends

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: 3x12hr shifts, 8:45am start time with variable days including weekends and holidays

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Surgical Tech II assists with the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assists surgeons in the operating Room by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies. Performs job functions according to specific patient age and/or developmental needs. Works under the supervision of the circulating RN in the operating room suite. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

The Operating Room (OR) is a 15 surgical operating room unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to children of all ages (neonate to adult) who are to undergo general anesthesia for operative or other invasive procedures, with an estimated surgical case volume of 17,000 surgical cases a year. We work with the following specialty groups to provide care: Anesthesiology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cardiothoracic surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, General pediatric surgery/Abdominal Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Maxillofacial surgery, Pulmonology, and Urology.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 2+ years’ Operating Room experience in a variety of surgical specialties. Communicate effectively and tactfully with patients.

Education/Licensure/Certification: Completion of Operating room Technician Training Course or equivalent. Current BLS from American Heart Association.

Pay Scale Information

$69,118.40-$92,144.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

How this job compares

Set against the 773 open Surgical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 131 open Surgical Technician jobs in California and 773 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Surgical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (443 postings).
Education
5 of the 773 open Surgical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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