Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Scrub & OR Support

Inhouse; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support operating room teams in a fast-paced environment. The CST will function as a scrub person, prepare instruments, and assist with post-procedure cleaning and room turnover, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include high school diploma, completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, BLS completion within 90 days, and prior CST experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support operating room teams in a fast-paced environment. The CST will function as a scrub person, prepare instruments, and assist with post-procedure cleaning and room turnover, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include high school diploma, completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, BLS completion within 90 days, and prior CST experience preferred.