Surgical Technician

The Job

The current vacancy exists within the GI Lab Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Surgical Technicians who are responsible for assisting the physician and nursing staff in surgical procedures and in maintaining an aseptic, safe environment for all patients. This role is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures, and safety standards. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborates with the RN circulator or designee to set up the operating room according to procedural requirements and surgeon preferences. Assists with gowning and gloving of sterile team members and performs surgical hand antisepsis using proper technique. Verifies the integrity and sterility of instrument trays, supply packages, and equipment; prepares and organizes sterile instruments, supplies, and hemostatic agents, ensuring functionality and maintaining an organized, efficient sterile field, including patient draping.

• Actively participates in the surgical "time-out" and performs baseline and ongoing surgical counts with the RN circulator, reconciling all counts according to policy to prevent retained surgical items. Anticipates surgeon and procedural needs, efficiently passes instruments and supplies, and manages sterile supplies during procedures. Ensures proper handling and safety of sharps and immediately recognizes and addresses any breaks in sterile technique, notifying the RN circulator of any items placed within the patient.

• Communicates medication amounts administered on the sterile field for documentation and manages surgical specimens according to established protocols. Assists with repositioning patients, equipment adjustments, and patient transport as needed, including preparation of lines for fluids and contrast media on the sterile field.

• Performs point-of-use cleaning, terminal room cleanup, and proper care, cleaning, and disinfection of instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards. Maintains the highest standards of sterile technique while demonstrating excellent customer service and professional communication at all times.

For more detailed information, refer to the Surgical Technician job description. ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT To review job- specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess ALL of the following:

CERTIFICATION Must possess and maintain Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: - Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program within the past two (2) years. OPTION 2: - Six (6) months of experience assisting surgeons and medical staff in an acute care operating room or outpatient surgery center. Note: If applying under Option 1, proof of successful completion of a Surgical Technology program such as certificate or transcript is required and MUST be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and trauma experience is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process