Surgical Tech LDR- Certified

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 43,876 - 65,918; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST/NCCT) to join the Labor/Delivery/Recovery team in Escondido, CA. This role performs surgical scrub duties, assists the surgeon and circulating RN, and ensures proper setup and maintenance of equipment.

The ideal candidate has CST certification, BLS, and 2+ years of related experience, with Spanish bilingual abilities. The position supports 12-hour day shifts and requires strong teamwork within the clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Tech (CST or NCCT) required.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub responsibilities; assist the surgeon and the circulating RN.
• Setup, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Stocks and prepares the epidural cart.
• Assist with patient transport and moving gurneys.
• Stock supplies and solutions; turnover of LDRP suites.
• Clerical duties and transporting specimens.
• Works under supervision of surgeon and circulating RN.
• Participates as part of the clinical interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Surgical scrubs

Bilingual Spanish

MS Windows/Office

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Tech certification/licensure

Tools

CST/NCCT certification

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Job description

Department: Labor/Delivery/Recovery Union: CHEU Shift: 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 72

Job Description: Range: $31.85-$47.85 Posting Date: 7/29/2026 Internal Closing Date: 8/4/2026 * Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub responsibilities; assist the surgeon and the circulating RN.
• Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Stocks and prepares the epidural cart.
• Performs other tasks as needed, including, but not limited to the following:
• assist with patient transport
• readying and moving gurneys
• stocking supplies and solutions
• assisting in the turnover of the LDRP suites
• clerical duties and transporting specimens
• Works under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and the circulating RN.
• Participates as a member of the clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate resources for all internal and external customers.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Minimum Experience: Not Applicable
• Preferred Experience: 2 + years related experience
• Bilingual - Spanish Required
• Required Certification: Certified Surgical Tech (CST or NCCT) American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
• Required License: Not Applicable
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non‑clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world‑class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.