Surgical Technologist: OR Instrument & Sterile-Prep Pro

Physician Partners of America, LLC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Partners of America, LLC in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support sterile surgical procedures, prepare instrumentation, and assist the team with case setup. The CST ensures instrument counts and maintains the sterile field throughout operations.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, draping, gathering supplies, and assisting with dressing preparation. Current BLS is required, with strong English communication and teamwork skills essential for

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Surgical Technologist School with certification.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Collects supplies needed for surgical procedure and checks to ensure quality.
• Performs the surgical scrub; dons gown and gloves.
• Prepares instruments for procedure using sterile techniques.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the team.
• Assists team with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with the draping of the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
• Anticipates and prepares any additional supplies that may be required during the procedure.
• Foresees the needs of the surgeon and passes instruments/supplies during procedure as needed.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions used during procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed.
• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts when required.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for next patient.
• Participate in debriefing and quality improvement plans to ensure quality patient care

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Sterile Technique

HIPAA Knowledge

English Communication

OR Prep Skills

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Physician Partners of America, LLC in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support sterile surgical procedures, prepare instrumentation, and assist the team with case setup. The CST ensures instrument counts and maintains the sterile field throughout operations.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, draping, gathering supplies, and assisting with dressing preparation. Current BLS is required, with strong English communication and teamwork skills essential for