Certified Surgical Technologist

Founded in 1899 Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Stockton California. Serving over 125000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU cancer care heart care and a family birth center. Additionally St. Josephs Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of Americas 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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As our Surgical Technologist you will be a central figure in the operating room team meticulously preparing and maintaining the sterile field for surgical procedures and actively anticipating the needs of the surgical team.

Every day you will expertly set up the sterile operating room meticulously organize instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards and assist the surgeon registered nurse and anesthesiologist during procedures. You will also manage the sterile supply flow perform accurate surgical counts and ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique and all safety protocols from pre-operative preparation through post-operative cleanup.

To be successful in this role you will combine exceptional attention to detail a strong understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterile procedures and the ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills a proactive approach to anticipating needs and a collaborative spirit all dedicated to supporting positive patient outcomes and seamless surgical operations.

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• Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute care Surgery Department and be able to perform as the scrub personnel in all specialties.
• Six (6) months experience may substituted if the candidate has completed an ORT externship on-site within the last year.
• If operational conditions permit training a candidate without the required experience may be considered but must be a recent Graduate from an OR Tech Program and certified.
• If Military trained in lieu of ORT Certification/NCCT a minimum of 10 years of Military Surgical Tech Experience is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support