Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical Technician

This position is full time and will work 8-hour day shifts at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA. The center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2015 and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program, recognizing excellence in nursing services. In addition, the center is recognized as a top regional hospital in nine types of care by U.S. News & World Report and listed among the top 20 in Newsweek’s Americas Best-In-State Hospitals for California. It is celebrated for its excellence in surgical and clinical care by Healthgrades.

As a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, you will maintain the operating room sterile field, pass instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. You will ensure that proper aseptic technique is utilized to prevent contamination and infection. You will also assist the registered nurse with circulating duties.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued; they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Jude Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications include: coursework/training from a program accredited by the Association of Surgical Technicians, national certification as a surgical technologist, and national provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Experience with proficient scrubbing in one or more of the following is preferred: complex spine, total joints, open hearts (chest), and the eye service.

About Providence: At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we will walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources, and much more.