Surgical Tech I: OR Support & Patient Care

Sharp HealthCare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide direct patient care in the operating room and support the surgical team. You will help prepare the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist with case setup and counts during procedures.

The role requires recent OR or surgical tech experience or a completed accredited surgical technologist program, plus AHA BLS. CST certification is preferred. Union guidance applies; 0.5 FTE with flexible hours and as-needed weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as an operating room or surgical technician in a hospital or ambulatory setting within the last 12 months, or graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) is REQUIRED.
• Preferred: CST certification is NBSTSA certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care duties and unit support in the operating room suite.
• Update surgeon preference cards per processes and maintain instrument counts.
• Prepare rooms, obtain supplies, and set up cases according to the preference card.
• Maintain sterile fields, pass instruments, and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Contribute to patient safety goals and mentor new staff.

Skills

Surgical experience

Aseptic technique

Communication

Attention to detail

Infection control

Education

Surgical Technologist program

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide direct patient care in the operating room and support the surgical team. You will help prepare the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist with case setup and counts during procedures.

The role requires recent OR or surgical tech experience or a completed accredited surgical technologist program, plus AHA BLS. CST certification is preferred. Union guidance applies; 0.5 FTE with flexible hours and as-needed weekends.