Surgical Technician - Inland Empire

Start Date: ASAP Schedule: 3x12 Hour Day Shifts On-Call Requirements Weekday call: 19:00 - 07:00 following scheduled shift Weekend call: Saturday 07:00 - Sunday 07:00 OR Sunday 07:00 - Monday 07:00 Required response time: 30 minutes Job Summary The Surgical Technician III works under the direction of the circulating RN and surgeon to provide safe, efficient surgical support throughout operative and procedural cases. This role requires advanced technical competency, strict adherence to sterile technique, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced operating room environment. The Surgical Technician assists with room setup and turnover, maintains surgical asepsis, anticipates surgical team needs, and supports specialty service supply management. The ideal candidate embraces continuous learning, demonstrates professionalism under pressure, and contributes to quality patient care and operational excellence. Responsibilities Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields Assist surgeons and RNs during procedures Ensure adherence to surgical asepsis and safety standards Perform room turnover within established OR timelines Coordinate workflow with circulating nurses throughout procedures Manage and maintain specialty service supplies and implants Support inventory stocking and ordering processes Expand clinical knowledge and maintain competency standards Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Required Experience Minimum 5 years of Surgical Technician experience Previous hospital OR experience required Education Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program required Certifications AST (Association of Surgical Technologists) OR NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) Current BLS certification required Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile technique Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent teamwork and communication skills Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure situations Detail-oriented with strong technical and procedural accuracy Spanish language skills preferred Physical & Technical Requirements Ability to distinguish colors, sounds, smells, and temperature changes relevant to patient care Ability to read preference cards and electronic documentation accurately Comfortable troubleshooting surgical and patient care equipment Effective verbal and written communication in English required #T&T Location: Murrieta, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr T&T Staffing, Inc.