Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Focus

This Surgical Technologist role focuses on supporting complex cardiovascular and other surgical procedures by maintaining a safe, sterile, and efficient operating room environment. You will play a key role in preparing the surgical suite, protecting the sterile field, managing instruments and supplies, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room at the start of each day by thoroughly wiping down and disinfecting the room with alcohol-based solutions.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all equipment, instruments, and furniture throughout the day to support a safe surgical environment.
• Assemble, maintain, and protect the sterile field from initial setup through completion of each procedure, strictly adhering to aseptic and sterile technique.
• Open and set up surgical cases in a timely manner, ensuring all instruments, supplies, and equipment are present, functional, and properly arranged.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with another team member to support patient safety and prevent retained items.
• Scrub in and assist with a variety of standard surgical care procedures, including neurology, orthopedic, robotic, cardiovascular, and other specialty cases as assigned.
• Support cardiovascular procedures such as aortic bypass surgery, endovascular aneurysm repair, cardiac bypass surgery, and valve replacement or repair by anticipating surgeon needs and managing specialized instruments.
• Process scopes and other equipment according to established protocols, including decontamination and sterilization, to ensure readiness for subsequent cases.
• Apply aseptic technique consistently during all phases of the procedure to minimize infection risk and ensure compliance with operating room standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care during procedures.
• Respond to on-call requests during evenings, nights, and weekends, arriving within the required response time and providing full support for emergent and urgent cases.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience maintaining a sterile field from initial setup through completion of surgical procedures while adhering to aseptic and sterile technique.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts in partnership with another team member.
• Hands-on experience in scope processing, including decontamination and sterilization, following established protocols.
• Clinical experience supporting a variety of surgical specialties, including neurology, orthopedic, robotics, and standard surgical care procedures.
• Minimum of 1 year of cardiovascular surgical experience, including aortic bypass surgery, endovascular aneurysm repair, cardiac bypass surgery, and valve replacement or repair.
• Ability to take call and respond to after-hours surgical needs, including nights and weekends, within the required response time.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining sterility, performing counts, and monitoring equipment cleanliness.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a high-performance acute-care hospital environment with a strong focus on patient satisfaction and clinical quality.
• Interest in ongoing professional growth supported by education-focused programs and resources such as structured learning roadmaps and online learning platforms.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of surgical procedures and technologies, including robotic and advanced cardiovascular techniques.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other perioperative team members.
• Reliability and flexibility to meet on-call commitments and support emergent cases as needed.

Work Environment

This role is based in a high-performing, 106-bed acute-care hospital known for strong patient satisfaction and clinical quality, with a collaborative and education-focused culture. Surgical Technologists work in a modern, high-performance surgical environment that supports a range of specialties, including neurology, orthopedic, robotic, and cardiovascular procedures. The standard schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. In addition to scheduled shifts, the position includes regular on-call responsibilities: weekday on-call begins at 7:00 PM after the scheduled shift and ends at 7:00 AM the following morning, while weekend on-call runs from 7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Sunday or 7:00 AM Sunday to 7:00 AM Monday, with a 30-minute response time. On-call hours and any call-back time are compensated at an enhanced rate. The environment emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development, supported by resources such as structured career roadmaps and access to online learning platforms. Surgical Technologists are essential partners in care delivery, working closely with more than 200 affiliated medical professionals to provide safe, high-quality surgical care to a growing community.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Loma Linda, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Loma Linda, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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