A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$2100 - $2600 Gross weekly Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist I to join a fast-paced surgical team in Bakersfield, CA. The Surgical Technologist will assist surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesia providers before, during, and after surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment, preparing instruments and supplies, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operative process. This is an excellent opportunity for a certified Surgical Technologist with strong knowledge of sterile technique and experience supporting a variety of surgical specialties, including robotic and vascular procedures. Key Responsibilities Prepare the operating room by gathering, checking, and opening sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment required for surgical procedures. Verify patient identity and surgical procedure, assist with patient transport, positioning, draping, and establish a sterile field while participating in the Time-Out/Universal Protocol. Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety and prevent infection. Anticipate the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, medications, irrigation solutions, sutures, and other surgical supplies during procedures. Assist with surgical exposure by holding retractors, suctioning, sponging the operative site, cutting sutures, and supporting robotic or endoscopic procedures as directed. Perform and document instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the circulating RN before, during, and after procedures according to hospital policy. Prepare, label, and handle surgical specimens appropriately while ensuring all surgical instruments are cleaned, accounted for, and sent for sterilization after each procedure. Apply sterile dressings, assist with incision closure, support patient transfer to the PACU, and help with operating room turnover to prepare for subsequent cases. Maintain accurate procedural documentation, comply with all federal, state, and facility safety standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team while providing compassionate care to patients across all age groups. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program. Current Surgical Technologist Certification. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification. #
