SURGICAL TECH III

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 105,619,214 - 131,980,968; 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 across procedures. The role requires ensuring sterile technique, coordinating with the OR team, and contributing to patient recovery.

Qualified candidates have Surgical Technologist training, CST/TS-C certification, and BLS CPR, plus a minimum of three years hospital experience in this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training.
• Completion of Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• A minimum of three (3) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and surgical equipment, and assist the surgical team.
• Maintain a sterile environment and handle instruments according to standards.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique per AORN Guidelines and Universal Precautions.
• Care for blood and tissue specimens accurately and promptly.
• Support timely room turnover and communicate case progress and delays.
• Remain calm and decisive in urgent or emergent situations.

Education

Surgical Technologist training

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C certification

BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR within 30 days

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.

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 According To AAMI/ANSI Standards. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition.
• 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.
• 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

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training
• Completion of Certification as a Surgical Technologist
• A minimum of three (3) years recent hospital experience in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 days

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 $36.86 - $46.06 /hour