Location: 7015 N Maple Ave, Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93720. (Call: (559) 234-1496). (athenixbody.com)
Position type: PRN / Per Diem (as-needed; variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays)
We are seeking a Per Diem/PRN Surgical Technologist for our Fresno location on a per diem/as needed basis for intermittent coverage. The ideal Surgical Technologist candidate supports safe, efficient pre- and peri-operative care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting during procedures, and performing sterile processing tasks. This role is not full time and is thereforenot benefit-eligible.
About Athenix — Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers Fresno is a growing, private-equity backed aesthetic plastic surgery practice focused on delivering advanced surgical care and a best-in-class patient experience. Our Fresno center is led by Dr. Amir Partovi and provides AAAHC-certified surgical care across a full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. (athenixbody.com)
- Work at a nationally recognized, AAAHC-certified surgical center. (athenixbody.com)
- Flexible, per needed schedule for various shifts
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on patient experience and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain the OR before, during, and after cases; ensure instruments, supplies, equipment, and sutures are available and functioning.
- Set up instrumentation, trays, implants, and surgeon-preferred supplies.
- Serve as scrub tech: pass instruments/sutures, hold retractors, provide exposure, suction, sponge wounds, and apply dressings under surgeon supervision.
- Monitor and maintain aseptic technique; report and correct breaks immediately.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and adapt the sterile field during routine and unexpected events.
- Verify and label solutions, medications, and implants with circulating staff; account for sponges, needles, and instruments per policy.
- Collect, label, and handle specimens per facility policy.
- Assist with sterile patient preps, positioning, and safe transport.
- Perform or assist with sterile processing: cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting, sterilizing instruments; maintain sterilization logs and maintain ultrasonic/sterilizer equipment.
- Assist with room turnover and terminal cleaning.
- Adhere to universal precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, and infection control surveillance.
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills, in-service training, and staff meetings.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, patients, and families.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Accept on-call/shift assignments as needed; may need to be flexible for short-notice scheduling.
- Maintain readiness across a range of case types at the Fresno facility.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training per California regulations.
- Current certification/credentials as required by facility or state (e.g., CST) — if applicable.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Demonstrated aseptic technique, attention to detail, reliability, and confidence in the OR.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to respond appropriately to perioperative cases and able to seek assistance when needed.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform OR duties (lifting, bending, moving equipment/patients).
Preferred
- Previous experience in an Aesthetic Surgical or Plastics surgery center or hospital OR.