Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Kern Surgical Center, where precision meets compassion. We're seeking a skilled 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 Bakersfield's premier healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms and sterile equipment for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Handle and process surgical specimens according to protocols
- Manage surgical equipment inventory and sterilization processes
- Document procedural details accurately in electronic health records
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years recent scrub experience in general surgery
- Current BLS certification
- Knowledge of sterile processing standards (AAMI/ST79)
- Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills