Surgical Technician
Bakersfield, California
Kern Medical Center

Surgical Technologist I

Location: Bakersfield, California
Shift: Day
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Contract length: 13 weeks

Overview

Entry-level surgical technologist role supporting preoperative, intraoperative, and post-procedure care in the operating room.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card, or ability to complete training and qualify within 60 days of employment
• Surgical Technician Certification

Relevant Experience / Skills

• Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique
• Ability to maintain the sterile field and support quality patient care during operative procedures
• Knowledge of surgical technology principles
• Understanding of legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities in surgical settings
• Validated competencies in designated surgical sub-specialties
• Robotics knowledge
• Vascular knowledge
• Surgical trauma experience

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical supplies before procedures
• Assist with patient transfer, positioning, draping, and surgical site verification
• Perform sterile scrub, gowning, gloving, and instrument/sharps/sponge counts
• Support the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, managing suction/retraction, and handling specimens
• Maintain sterile technique, complete additional counts as needed, and prepare dressings and immobilization devices
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization and return equipment according to protocol
• Assist with turnover cleaning, patient comfort, normothermia, documentation, and transport to recovery

Patient Population

• Newborn
• Infant
• Toddler
• Child
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric