Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the perioperative team. You will handle sterile instruments, operate specialized equipment, and help ensure safe, efficient procedures under RN supervision.

The role requires CST certification and at least six months of acute care surgery experience or a recent ORT externship. Military surgical tech backgrounds are valued and ongoing training is provided to maintain high care standards.

Qualifications

• CST certification required.
• Six months of experience in an acute care Surgery Department in scrub role.
• Or ORT externship completed within last year.
• Military surgical tech experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub technician role and assist nursing and attendant personnel during surgical procedures.
• Safely and competently prepare, inspect, and operate complex medical equipment (microscopes, power tools, sterilizers) per manufacturer instructions.
• Comply with medical center policies, clinical practice standards, and safety protocols.
• Use good judgment in resource deployment and adapt to changing environments daily.
• Deliver direct patient care to diverse populations under RN supervision.
• Follow instructions, analyze data, and manage daily tasks to meet clinical and business goals.

Skills

CST certification

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CUSA Neuro Suction Irrigator

Microscopes

Power tools

Autoclaves

Instrument washers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technologist, you will helpour surgical team and patientsby providing critical technical support during surgical procedures so they canachieve optimal patient outcomes and ensure smooth, safe operations within the perioperative environment.This role is essential for delivering quality surgical care across various patient populations.

Every day you willperform as a skilled Scrub Technician, proficiently handling surgical instruments and equipment.You will be expected tosafely operate and maintain a wide array of specialized surgical tools, including CUSA Neuro Suction Irrigator, microscopes, power equipment (drills, saws), autoclaves, and instrument washers, in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and Medical Center policy.

To be successful in this role, you will need aCST certificationand at least six months of acute care surgery department experience, or a recently completed ORT externship. Candidates with military surgical tech experience are also highly valued. A strong understanding of medical center policies and procedures, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain professional camaraderie, are essential. Your commitment to patient care, combined with proficiency in handling heavy equipment and a proactive approach to problem-solving, will ensure your success in this rewardinghealthcare career opportunity.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub technician role and provide assistance to nursing and attendant personnel during surgical procedures.
• Safely and competently prepare, inspect, and operate complex medical equipment (such as microscopes, power tools, and sterilizers) in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Safely perform all tasks and procedures in strict compliance with medical center policies, clinical practice standards, and established safety protocols.
• Demonstrate good judgment in the utilization of resource personnel and adapt to changing environments or problem-solving needs on a daily basis.
• Deliver direct, routine patient care services to a diverse population (pediatric through geriatric) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Follow instructions, analyze data, and manage daily tasks effectively to ensure clinical objectives and business goals are met.

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Job Requirements

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• (6) Six months of experience in an acute care Surgery Department and be able to perform as the scrub personnel in all specialties.
  • (6) Six months experience may substituted if the candidate has completed an ORT externship on-site within the last year. If operational conditions permit, training a candidate without the required experience may be considered, but must be a recent Graduate from an or Tech Program and certified.
  • If Military trained, in lieu of ORT Certification/NCCT, a minimum of 10 years of Military Surgical Tech Experience is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• American Heart Association BLS Certification (BLS-CPR)

Preferred

• Completion of Operating Room Technician Training Course preferred.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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