Surgical Technician

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician with excellent clinical and customer service skills to work in our surgical centers. The Surgical Technician functions as a member of the health center staff, supporting surgical operations and procedures. Serve as a scrub technician in an operating room and provides direct and indirect care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Additionally responsible for all supporting functions in the delivery of reproductive health care services.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 56+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

All employees of PPLA are defined as Healthcare Workers by current Public Health Orders and are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption must be submitted in order to be eligible for employment consideration.

• Detailed knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures.
• Completed an accredited surgical technology program.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an operating room, assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• Venipuncture and injection training to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Reproductive health care experience desirable.

• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Surgical duties, front office duties and back office duties.
• Patient Intake.
• Prepare room for examination.
• Assist the patient in preparation for examination..
• Prepare lab slips.
• Operation/Procedure room duties.
• Recovery room duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extended hours, as requested.
• Ability to travel to other health centers as requested by Health Center Supervisor/Center Manager.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.

• Provide the surgeon(s) and surgical staff the appropriate instruments and supplies throughout the course of surgery
• Maintain the operating room in aseptic conditions at all times
• Set up operating room prior to surgery by obtaining and checking equipment, instruments, packs and supplies needed
• Ensure support equipment are set up, operative, and assembled for surgical cases daily; such equipment includes suction machines, scopes, diagnostic equipment and lights to ensure proper operation
• Prepare and process instrument trays and other supplies as needed throughout the day and in preparation for future surgeries
• Turn down the operating room after surgery by cleaning and sterilizing the operating room, equipment, and instruments
• Utilize sterilizer, ultrasonic and Steris and dispose of waste and soiled supplies in appropriate receptacle
• Count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments before and after surgery to ensure all surgical supplies are accounted for
• May assist in transporting patients from operating room to recovery room
• May assist the surgeon and nursing staff in positioning, prepping and draping patients for surgery
• May assist in maintaining and labeling specimens collected during surgery
• May assist the surgeon with suctioning, cutting sutures, applying and removing dressings for operative procedures
• Pulse Oximeter probe placement
• EKG lead placement
• Assist with Ultrasound machine (as directed by MD)
• Vital signs and screen for potential problems - ascertain NPO status, identify and record allergies, identify and record drug or medication history, provide on analgesia options, note funding source, and provide information on contraception
• Prepare lab slips
• OR/procedure room set up, turn on equipment: EKG, pulse oximeter
• Operate electric table: Know table positions
• Prepare tissue for MD
• Clean and set up recovery chairs
• Escort patient on discharge
• Review billing prior to discharge

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
• Hiring Range: $ $29.00 (Non-Exempt

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:

At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion including with our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which takes into account both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chest feeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.