Surgical Tech: Growth Path & On-Site Role in Templeton

Talented Medical Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room in Templeton, CA. You will assist the surgical team, maintain sterile conditions, prepare instruments, and help ensure accurate documentation for patient records.

On-site collaboration with surgeons and staff to meet daily targets, while complying with HIPAA and AORN standards. The role emphasizes professional development and merit-based advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with instrument handling, tray setup, and sterile technique.
• Accurate intraoperative documentation and instrument counts for patient records.
• Strong teamwork to support OR turnover and throughput targets.
• Compliance with safety, waste disposal, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, AORN).
• Ability to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving surgical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team with preparing instruments and maintaining sterile conditions.
• Document procedure details and instrument counts accurately for patient records.
• Prepare and organize surgical trays and supplies for procedures.
• Assist with surgical case turnover to optimize OR throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with surgeons and staff to meet daily targets and quality metrics.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of clinical waste following safety protocols.
• Adhere to campus or facility-specific policies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability by learning new techniques and evolving within the role.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain professional development plan aligned with merit-based advancement.
• Support patient care areas by translating clinical needs into actionable tasks.

Skills

Instrument handling

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Adaptive learning

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room in Templeton, CA. You will assist the surgical team, maintain sterile conditions, prepare instruments, and help ensure accurate documentation for patient records.

On-site collaboration with surgeons and staff to meet daily targets, while complying with HIPAA and AORN standards. The role emphasizes professional development and merit-based advancement within a supportive team environment.