Certified Surgical Technician

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team in preparing procedures in the operating room. You will create and maintain a sterile field, pass instruments to surgeons, and manage supplies to support efficient case flow.

The role requires high school education (GED) and preferred associate/technical training, plus scrub/OR experience and CPT certification readiness. Full-time with comprehensive benefits in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is 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

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each surgical case by checking supplies and equipment
• Assembles and maintains sterile field for operative procedures
• Transports patients and provides clerical duties as needed
• Performs instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with RN
• Maintains neat, sterile field and labels solutions
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Scrub technician experience

Operating room experience

Aseptic technique

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

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

• 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
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred

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.

About Us

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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : L58311-2

Job Category : Technician

Posting Date : 2026-03-06T18:20:43+00:00

Locations : Lodi, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $39.16 to $50.32. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : GI Lab 1

Shift Length : 8 Hours