Surgical Technologist

Bakersfield Specialists Surgical Center; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, team‑oriented environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive pay and benefits

Meaningful work impacting patient care

Job summary

Bakersfield Specialists Surgical Center is seeking a reliable Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team in Bakersfield, CA. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to deliver safe intraoperative care.

Responsibilities include setting up instruments, maintaining sterile technique, passing tools, counts, and assisting with positioning and draping. Prior OR/ASC experience and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CST certification preferred).
• Current CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Prior operating room or ASC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and human anatomy.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and critical thinking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and supplies according to physician preference cards.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout procedures.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and equipment to the surgeon and team during operations.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, and draping before surgery.
• Handle, clean, sterilize, and care for tools post-procedure.
• Assist in inventory, restocking supplies, and room turnover.
• Adhere to infection control, safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Surgical instrumentation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. In this role, you will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical staff to deliver safe and efficient surgical care before, during, and after procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and supplies according to physician preference cards.
• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and preserve the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and equipment to the surgeon and surgical team during operations.
• Perform accurate pre- and post-operative instrument, sponge, and needle counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping prior to surgery.
• Properly handle, clean, sterilize, and care for surgical instruments and equipment post-procedure.
• Assist in maintaining inventory, restocking supplies, and preparing rooms for turnover.
• Strictly adhere to infection control policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CST certification preferred).
• Current CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Prior operating room or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and human anatomy.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills under pressure.

Company Description

Bakersfield Specialists Surgical Center:

• Supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety and surgical outcomes