Certified Surgical Technician (ST)

Power Personnel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,641 - 55,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly payroll

24-hour accessibility

Personalized service

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in California is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to join their team. This role offers competitive pay of $34 per hour and requires mid-senior level expertise. Responsibilities include preparing sterile fields and assisting surgeons in surgery. Candidates must have relevant certifications and at least one year of experience in an acute care setting. The position involves per diem assignments with a commitment to scheduled shifts and excellent working conditions.

Qualifications

• Active Surgical Technician Certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital.
• AHA BLS and MAB or CPI certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for procedures.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Skills

Surgical Technician expertise

Sterile field maintenance

Assisting surgeons

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Familiarity with OR protocols

Job description

Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Recruiting Manager at Power Personnel with expertise in healthcare staffing.

Are you a passionate and experienced Surgical Technician (ST)? We’re seeking top talent to join our world-class healthcare team. Apply now and make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity environment.

What the job is like

• Pay: $34.00 per hour
• Schedule: Per diem; minimum of 2 shifts per week or as needed
• Shifts: 10 Hour Day Shifts (To Include weekends and holidays)
• Location: Sylmar, CA
• Duration: 26 Weeks Initially

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay
• Great working location
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus*
• Weekly payroll
• 24‑hour accessibility
• Personalized service

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Active Surgical Technician Certification
  • AHA BLS
  • MAB or CPI
  • LA City Fire & Life Safety Card (LA City Fire)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care hospital
  • Experience assisting surgeons with preparation and maintenance of sterile fields
  • Familiarity with surgical instruments, supplies, and OR protocols

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies
• Maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments
• Handle retractors, suctioning, wound exposure, specimen management, and cutting sutures
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Provide hands‑on assistance throughout surgical procedures
• Work per diem assignments with commitment to scheduled shifts

Who we are

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities rely on us to fill critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions, and a team that supports you, Power Personnel is the place to be!

Refer a friend at [e-mail] and get a $250 bonus for every referral!* To qualify for the bonus, the referred individual must work at least 20 shifts.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care