Certified Surgical Technician - Part-time Dayshift

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the operating room team with sterile field setup, instrument passing, and supply maintenance. The role emphasizes precise aseptic technique and teamwork across perioperative staff.

Qualified candidates will hold CST or equivalent certification, CPR/BLS, and have or pursue an associate/technical degree in Surgical Technology. Prior scrub experience and OR exposure are preferred; hospital environment experience is

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each surgical case by checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment and sets up the sterile field for operative procedures.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities and provides clerical duties as needed.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the RN according to standards.
• Maintains aseptic technique and labels solutions according to established standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

CST certification

CPR/BLS certification

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree (Surgical Technology)

Scrub tech experience

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
• 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.