Surgical Tech III

Dignity Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 48,367 - 60,435; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Oxnard, California, is seeking a Surgical Tech III to assist in various surgical procedures. You'll be responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring a sterile environment, and collaborating effectively with the surgical team. Certification as a Surgical Technologist and at least two years of recent hospital experience are required. This position offers a pay range of $35.11 to $43.87 per hour and is classified as a mid-senior level contract role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certification required upon hire: Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team.
• Set up surgical equipment and maintain a sterile environment.
• Anticipate team needs and facilitate surgery schedule.

Skills

Advanced skills in operating room technology

Proficient knowledge of surgical procedures

Proper care and handling of instruments

Aseptic technique

Timely communication for surgery schedule

Education

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support – CPR

Job description

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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 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 proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.
• Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to policy and procedures and practices within the guidelines described in Universal Precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Handles blood and tissue specimens accurately and in timely manner. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Accuracy.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist and a minimum of two (2) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist in all surgical specialties (upon hire).
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire.
• Technologist in Surgery‑Certified, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California. Recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. Part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the nation.

Pay Range

$35.11 - $43.87 /hour

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care