Certified Surgical Technician

Adventist Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lodi, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician assists the surgical team by preparing procedures in the operating room, which includes creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting, and passing necessary instruments, supplies, and medications to surgeons. Essential functions also involve accurately checking required supplies before each case, setting up instrumentation, and completing required counts with the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Certified Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team in preparing for procedures in the operating room. A high school diploma/GED is required, while an Associate’s/Technical degree is preferred, along with relevant certifications such as CST or TS-C (NCCT) and BLS/CPR.

Job Description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary:

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
  • Scrub technician experience: Preferred
  • Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Certified Surgery Technician (CST) certification or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification: Required
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery (NCCT-ST): Required

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
  • Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
  • Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties.
  • Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
  • Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.


Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Adventist Health

Adventist Health Central Coast (formerly Tenet Health Central Coast) is proud to serve the Central Coast of California. We offer care through two acute care hospitals, two imaging centers and an expansive primary and specialty care network.
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