Certified Surgical Tech (CST), Day Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Glendale, California, is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team in preparing and maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include checking required supplies, assisting with instruments, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have a High School Education and BLS certification, while additional scrub technician and operating room experience are preferred. Join our mission of inspiring health and wellness in a diverse community with a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Scrub technician experience preferred.
• Operating room experience and/or training course preferred.
• Surgery Technician certification is preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team in preparation of surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field and passes instruments to surgeons.
• Checks required supplies and equipment prior to surgical cases.
• Transports patients and provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument and needle counts with the RN.

Skills

Scrub technician experience

Operating room experience

Clerical duties

Patient transportation

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515‑bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Scrub technician experience: Preferred
• Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Surgery Technician certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.
• Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties.
• Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.
• Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.