Surgical Technician

Salary : $46,092.80 - $63,273.60 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-15034-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


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.
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EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
The County also offers an alternative that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Candidates must be available to work all shifts which include day, night, swing, weekends and holidays.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprinting and verification of employment history and education.
Certification: Applicants chosen for this position must possess a valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.


Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

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.


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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.


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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).
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Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


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*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Experience: Indicate which option in which you qualify for this position:(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)

• 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.
• I do not qualify under Option 1 or Option 2.

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Education: Have you completed a Surgical Technology program within the past two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

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Education: Enter the name of the institution where you completed your Surgical Technology program, and date of completion. If you have not completed a Surgical Technology program, indicate "N/A."


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Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Experience: Indicate which option best describes your experience (non-externship) assisting surgeons and medical staff in an acute care operating room or outpatient surgery center .This experience must be listed in the employment history section of your application.

• Six (6) months or more
• Less than six (6) months
• I do not possess this experience

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Experience: Indicate the setting in which you have surgical technician experience (non-externship). Select all that apply

• Acute Care Hospital
• Outpatient Surgery Center
• Physician's Office
• Other
• None

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Experience: Indicate the employer name and dates of employment where you gained experience assisting surgeons and medical staff in an acute care operating room or outpatient surgery center .If you do not possess experience as described, indicate "N/A."This experience must also be listed in the employment history section of your application.


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Areas of Outpatient Experience: If you possess experience in an outpatient surgery center as a Surgical Technician , indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select all that apply.

• Orthopedic
• Ophthalmology
• Urology
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Reconstructive/Plastic
• General
• Gynecology
• Thoracic
• Other
• None

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Per Diem : Are you interested in a Per Diem Position? Per Diem positions are not Regular Positions within the County, and there should be no expectation of continued employment or guaranteed hours. Working a Per Diem assignment does not preclude you from applying and competing for regular positions within the County. (Refer to the County of San Bernardino website for current open recruitments.) Per Diem positions participate in the County's PST Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits.

• Yes
• No

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• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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