Kern Medical
Surgical Technologist I/II - FT Operation Room-Shift
Kern Medical, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Surgical Technologist I/II - FT Operation Room-Shift
Job Category : Patient Care Services Requisition Number : SURGI004481 Posted: October 2, 2025 Full-Time Locations
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Position
Surgical Technologist I/II - FT Compensation : The estimated pay for this position is $28.0135 to $41.6427. Job Description
Under close supervision, the Surgical Technologist I is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures. Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist II is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures. Essential Functions
Preoperative Duties Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table; Identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and assists in the transport of patient to procedural suite when requested; Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury; Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical/invasive procedure; Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves with sterile technique; Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the RN according to the Kern Medical policy and procedure; Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field; Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the Time-Out Universal Protocol; Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Intraoperative/Post-Procedure Duties Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies requirements throughout the procedure; Labels, measures, passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure; Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgical team; Sponges or suctions the operative site as requested; Cuts suture material as directed by the surgical team; Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgical team; Maintains highest standard of sterile technique; Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program Surgical Technician Certification required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Validated competencies in all designated surgical sub-specialties A minimum of 3+ years of experience in an acute care OR setting Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Job Category : Patient Care Services Requisition Number : SURGI004481 Posted: October 2, 2025 Full-Time Locations
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Position
Surgical Technologist I/II - FT Compensation : The estimated pay for this position is $28.0135 to $41.6427. Job Description
Under close supervision, the Surgical Technologist I is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures. Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist II is responsible for the handling of required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining sterile technique for all surgical or invasive procedures. Essential Functions
Preoperative Duties Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table; Identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and assists in the transport of patient to procedural suite when requested; Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury; Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical/invasive procedure; Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves with sterile technique; Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the RN according to the Kern Medical policy and procedure; Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field; Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the Time-Out Universal Protocol; Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Intraoperative/Post-Procedure Duties Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies requirements throughout the procedure; Labels, measures, passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure; Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgical team; Sponges or suctions the operative site as requested; Cuts suture material as directed by the surgical team; Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgical team; Maintains highest standard of sterile technique; Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program Surgical Technician Certification required through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Validated competencies in all designated surgical sub-specialties A minimum of 3+ years of experience in an acute care OR setting Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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