Anesthesiology, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Emergency Procedures, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Medical Treatment, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Team Player, Technical Support
Surgical Technologist | Redding, CA | 13 Weeks Contract
Join a skilled Operating Room team where your precision, technical expertise, and commitment to patient safety help deliver outstanding surgical care. We’re seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support a variety of surgical procedures in Redding, CA. If you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, this opportunity is for you!
Job Details
- Position: Surgical Technologist
- Location: Redding
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 3x12
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay: $1560 to $1760
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies before procedures
- Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures using strict aseptic techniques
- Assist surgeons by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and surgical supplies during operations
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure efficient workflow during procedures
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before, during, and after surgery
- Prepare and organize specialty instruments and equipment for a variety of surgical cases
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and safe transfer before and after procedures
- Handle and properly label surgical specimens according to facility protocols
- Perform operating room turnover and prepare rooms for subsequent procedures
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety standards
- Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver exceptional patient care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred or required per facility policy
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Technologist experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Experience assisting with general surgery and multiple surgical specialties preferred
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and efficient during complex and emergency surgical procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to stand for extended periods and actively participate throughout surgical procedures