OR Tech Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
OR Tech jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in the Medical Center corridor, Westside neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Culver City, and the South Bay medical hubs, with strong demand from large academic health systems, trauma centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. Employers hiring right now include Target, MLK Community Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS). He/she will assists the surgical team in providing high quality health care to the patients require surgical intervention. He/she will apply knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization and understanding of the purpose and use of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration and high degree of accuracy and organization to prepare, set up and assists on various surgical procedures. Operating Room Technician be responsible as an individual and as part of the professional team to perform to the highest standards in order to provide the optimal results in the perioperative patient care. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee must support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
- Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task efficiently and effectively.
- Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
- Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
- Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical procedure.
- Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
- Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
- Works in collaboration with circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures as well as identification of the surgical specimens.
- Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
High School Diploma required BLS certification required
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
B. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of at least 18 months of experience in an acute care Perioperative services” hospital setting. Internal candidates in good standing with approved certification may be considered without the minimum experience requirement.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of core curriculum of Surgical Technologist education & training, current infection control practices, sharp-related injury prevention, instruments and sterilization procedures
Equal Rights Employer
Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.
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MLK Community Healthcare
1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tel: 424-338-8000
Email: info@mlkch.org
www.mlkch.org
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operating Room Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of Perioperative Services Clinical Unit Supervisor (CUS). He/she will assists the surgical team in providing high quality health care to the patients require surgical intervention. He/she will apply knowledge of aseptic technique, principles of sterilization and understanding of the purpose and use of surgical instruments. This position requires close concentration and high degree of accuracy and organization to prepare, set up and assists on various surgical procedures. Operating Room Technician be responsible as an individual and as part of the professional team to perform to the highest standards in order to provide the optimal results in the perioperative patient care. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee must support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Healthcare’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with peers, management, and physicians.
- Communicates all necessary information to the Circulating Nurse and/or Operating Room Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task efficiently and effectively.
- Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
- Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
- Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment throughout the surgical procedure.
- Maintains and monitors sterility of the surgical field/equipment/environment throughout the procedure.
- Decontaminates, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes instruments when necessary.
- Works in collaboration with circulating nurse to ensure accuracy of sponge, needle, and instrument counts throughout procedures as well as identification of the surgical specimens.
- Verifies equipment functions properly before the procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
High School Diploma required BLS certification required
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
B. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of at least 18 months of experience in an acute care Perioperative services” hospital setting. Internal candidates in good standing with approved certification may be considered without the minimum experience requirement.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of core curriculum of Surgical Technologist education & training, current infection control practices, sharp-related injury prevention, instruments and sterilization procedures
Equal Rights Employer
Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.
E-Verify / Right to Work
MLK Community Healthcare
1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tel: 424-338-8000
Email: info@mlkch.org
www.mlkch.org
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Who's Hiring
- Target48
- MLK Community Healthcare48
- Kaiser Permanente24
- UCLA Health12
OR Tech Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a or tech job in Los Angeles?
The strongest entry point in Los Angeles is targeting large academic medical centers and high-volume trauma centers, which run busy surgical schedules and hire or techs more consistently than smaller facilities. Candidates with orthopedic, cardiovascular, or robotic-assisted surgery experience stand out in this market. Ambulatory surgery centers on the Westside and in the South Bay also hire regularly and can be a faster path to an offer than the major hospital systems.
Which companies hire or techs in Los Angeles?
Employers hiring or techs in Los Angeles right now include Target, MLK Community Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market includes large academic health systems, nonprofit community hospitals, and a growing number of privately operated ambulatory surgery centers spread across the metro area.
How can I get a or tech job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Los Angeles is completing a surgical technology program at a local community college, several of which have clinical placement agreements with area hospitals. Entry-level candidates often land first roles as sterile processing technicians at Los Angeles-area hospitals or surgery centers, then transition into the OR once they have hands-on instrument experience. Volunteering or externship hours at a county-run facility can also help a new candidate build the clinical exposure that local hiring managers look for.
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