Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cerner EMR access

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for a 13-week assignment in California. The unit operates 7 surgical suites with an average of 18–20 cases per day, requiring CST preferred personnel and BLS/ACLS certifications. The schedule is 10-hour days (9 AM–7 PM) with on-call responsibilities.

Experience minimum of 2 years is required, with RN staff not requiring weekend scrubs for CSTs. EMR Cerner usage and 24/7 support from respiratory, pharmacy, and tech teams are noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Tech experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble surgical sets and decontaminate as required.
• Support OR team across 7 operating suites; handle 18–20 cases per day.
• Take call requirements: weeknights and weekend shifts with 30-minute response time.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

CST certification preferred

Tools

Cerner EMR

Steris

Sterrad

Phillips

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Surgical Tech

Specialty: OR Scrub Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 10H Days

Hours per Shift: 9 AM - 7 PM

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Yes

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have: CST preferred

Description:Unit has 7 operating suites.Average number of cases per day is 18-20.Certifications required include ACLS and BLS.CST certification is preferred.Staffing ratios are 1:1 or 2:1.Electronic Medical Records system used is Cerner.Charge Nurse is available.OR techs are also available.RN staff have no weekend requirement.CSTs also have no weekend requirement.RNs must take call one week night per week and two 12-hour weekend call shifts a month.CSTs are also required to take call one week night per week and two 12-hour weekend call shifts a month.Call response time is 30 minutes.Holiday work is required.Scrub colors are provided.Television equipment is Phillips.Ventilators are available.Surgeons are on call 24/7.Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are available 24/7.Shifts may vary between 8-hour and 10-hour shifts.Floating is limited to pre- and post-op only.Floor-specific orientation is provided.Common types of cases include laparoscopic, bariatric, orthopedic, neurological, urological, gynecological, and ENT.RN staff are not required to scrub, but it is preferred.Sterile processing certification options include IAHCSMM or CBSPD.Equipment used includes Steris and Sterrad.Duties include assembly of surgical sets and decontamination tasks.The cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled during a 13-week assignment and 3 shifts for shorter assignments.The care setting is acute, and the trauma level is 3.