SURGICAL TECH II

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team. You will set up equipment, maintain sterility, and support patient healing in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

The role requires CST or TS-C certification, Surgical Technologist training, and BLS CPR within 30 days. Join a dedicated OR team focused on safety and quality care for our community.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C).
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and instruments for procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and assist the surgical team.
• Maintain a sterile environment and support patient healing.
• Ensure timely room turnover and effective communication with the OR team.
• Respond calmly to urgent situations with sound judgment.

Skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Operating room support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Surgical Technologist training

Certification CST/TS-C

Tools

AAMI/ANSI Standards

AORN Guidelines

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates intermediate or advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the Core Competencies and unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, facility policy and procedures and the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in a timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.
• Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment according to AAMI/ANSI Standards. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.
• Facilitates movement of surgery schedule through timely room turnover, communicating with appropriate persons for case progress and delays, through consistent and accurate anticipation of team needs. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Timeliness, Accuracy.
• Identifies and responds to urgent/emergent situations in a calm and efficient manner. Consistently accepts assistance and direction, demonstrating sound judgement during emergency situations. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training. Completion of Certification as Surgical Technologist
• A minimum of one (1) year recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days
• Certified Surgical Technologist CST or Technologist in Surgery-Certified TS-C

*Preferred*

• Two (2) years hospital experince as a Surgical Tech

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$35.11 - $43.87 /hour