Job ID: 900892
Job TitleSurgical Technician
LocationTempleton, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Rotating Schedule | 4 x 10-hour shifts | Start times of 6:30 AM or 8:30 AM | Days of the week are not fixed | Call expected one night per week and one weekend per month
Key Responsibilities- Assist the surgical team in the preparation and execution of surgical procedures in the operating room
- Create and maintain a sterile field; pass instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons during cases
- Accurately check and assemble required supplies and equipment prior to each surgical case
- Complete instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards
- Label solutions, maintain an orderly sterile field, and demonstrate careful attention to aseptic technique
- Perform equipment cleaning, housekeeping duties, patient transport, and clerical duties as requested
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 2 years of recent surgical technician experience
- Experience in orthopedics, total joint procedures, GYN, and general surgery required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
- Completion of a Scrub Tech course or minimum six months of OR experience required
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Associate's or Technical Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Surgery Technician (CST) certification
- Familiarity with specialty surgical equipment inventory management
Why Join Us- Work in a well-established acute care facility serving a vibrant community surrounded by scenic landscapes, with easy access to beaches, hiking, biking, and farm-to-fork dining
- Join a surgical team committed to exceptional patient care across a broad range of specialties including orthopedics, obstetrics, emergency medicine, and more