Associate Surgical Technician

NPAworldwide; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation, holidays, and health-related

Voluntary benefits

Employee well-being resources

Shift differentials / on-call pay / OT

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an Associate Surgical Technician to support surgical procedures in a patient-focused environment in Santa Rosa, CA. This full-time role includes 12-hour day shifts and scrub duties across all ages, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia professionals to maintain a safe perioperative setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree and a current BLS certification, with preferred CST credential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• BLS certification at hire (American Heart Association).
• Ability to perform surgical scrub responsibilities in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub technologist duties during surgical procedures.
• Prepare OR, sterile field, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Support surgical team while maintaining sterile technique.
• Assist with procedures for patients from infancy to geriatric.
• Anticipate needs and ensure instruments are readily available.
• Follow infection-prevention and perioperative protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and team.
• Contribute to efficient room turnover and continuity of care.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree

BLS certification (AHA)

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Surgical Technician to support surgical procedures in a patient-focused healthcare environment. This full-time position works 12-hour day shifts and provides scrub support for surgical patients across the lifespan, including infants, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The Surgical Technician works closely with surgeons, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team to help maintain an organized, safe, and efficient surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scrub technologist duties during surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating room, sterile field, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Support surgical team members throughout operative cases while maintaining sterile technique.
• Assist with procedures involving patients ranging from infancy through geriatric age groups.
• Anticipate procedural needs and ensure required instruments and supplies are readily available.
• Follow established infection-prevention, patient-safety, and perioperative protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the surgical team.
• Contribute to efficient room turnover and continuity of patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation, holiday, and health-related time-off benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee well-being resources
• Additional compensation may be available where applicable, including shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, or extra-shift incentives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Ability to perform surgical scrub responsibilities in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon hire.
• At least 1 year of recent experience working as a Surgical Scrub Technician in a surgical setting

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Santa Rosa offers access to Northern California's wine country, outdoor recreation, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options. The area provides convenient access to parks, hiking opportunities, cultural attractions, and the broader Sonoma County lifestyle while remaining within reach of the San Francisco Bay Area.