Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at San Joaquin General Hospital, where innovation meets compassion. We're seeking a detail-oriented Surgical Technologist to support life-saving procedures in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile fields and surgical instruments for complex procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Manage surgical equipment inventory and sterilization processes
- Document procedures accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- 2+ years of operating room experience preferred
- BLS certification with current CPR training
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with major surgical specialties (Ortho, Neuro, General)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development