Certified Surgical Technologist Job in Sacramento, CA

You will work as a Certified Surgical Technologist at Sutter Health Medical Center Sacramento, a facility performing 50–60 procedures daily across multiple surgical specialties. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 9, 2026.

Schedule and Compensation

• 5x8 day shifts with block scheduling
• On-call approximately 4–5 days per month, including weekends (2–3 on-call weekend shifts expected over the contract)
• Weekly pay: $1,945
• May occasionally float to the hospital's outpatient surgical center (HOPD/ASC) on the same campus

Your Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in a wide range of procedures, including general, orthopedic, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, neurosurgical, ophthalmologic, thoracic, and robotic cases
• Establish and maintain sterile fields, including preparation of sterile tables, instruments, and patient draping
• Select, prepare, and verify all necessary supplies and equipment before each procedure
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe operating room environment before and after cases
• Inspect and calibrate equipment; report malfunctions promptly
• Handle specimen collection, labeling, and documentation
• Perform clerical tasks including electronic health record retrieval, entry, and updates
• Manage supply inventory documentation with accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Current CST certification (NBSTSA) and BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant surgical technologist experience
• General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, and equipment
• Experience with electronic charting systems
• Proficiency in ambulatory OR and general OR settings
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, and sharps safety protocols

You will serve patient populations ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Orientation is 16 hours. This role demands attention to detail, strong teamwork, and commitment to universal protocol and patient safety standards.