Surgical Tech

HiredFirst; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team in California. You will assist the surgical team during operative procedures and ensure a sterile field throughout cases, supporting joint and robotic surgeries.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and total joint/robotic surgery experience, with preferred OR scrub tech experience and an Associate/Technical degree. Vaccination requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Total joint and robotic surgery experience required.
• Operating room/scrub tech experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate/Technical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical field
• Pass instruments, supplies, and medications during surgeries
• Support total joint and robotic surgical procedures
• Ensure proper setup, counts, and breakdown of surgical cases

Skills

Total joint surgery

Robotic surgery

Operating room experience

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Technical Degree

Job description

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)

Shift: Day Shift, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Call: Some call required (e.g., 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM coverage)

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Assist surgical team during operative procedures

Prepare and maintain sterile surgical field

Pass instruments, supplies, and medications during surgeries

Support total joint and robotic surgical procedures

Ensure proper setup, counts, and breakdown of surgical cases

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Associate/Technical Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

Total joint and robotic surgery experience (Required)

Operating room/scrub tech experience (Preferred)

Licensure/Certifications:

BLS (AHA, ARC, or RQI) (Required)

Surgical Technologist certification (Preferred)

CNA certification (Preferred)

Key Duties

Prepare instruments, supplies, and sterile field for procedures

Maintain aseptic technique throughout surgical cases

Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts with RN

Transport patients and assist with unit support tasks

Clean and maintain OR equipment and environment

Organizational Requirements

Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)

Role supports full OR surgical services (excluding PACU, anesthesia, pre-op, and central sterile)