Surgical Technician

Company: Adventist Health
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Adventist Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for a job in San Luis Obispo, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technician - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /n Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. /n Job Summary: /n Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. This position is represented by SEIU. /n Job Requirements: /n/n Education and Work Experience: /n /n - High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred /n - Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred /n - Six months of OR experience or completed Scrub Tech course: Required /n /n/n/n Licenses/Certifications: /n /n - Surgery Technician certification: Preferred /n - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required /n /n/n/n Essential Functions: /n /n - Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. /n - Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. /n - Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. /n - Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. /n - Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. /n - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. /n /n/n/n Organizational Requirements: /n Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. /n/n/n Adventist Health Job ID 57845. Posted job title: surgical technician (seiu), full time, rotating shift About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits - Continuing Education - Bereavement - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Health Care FSA - 403b retirement plan - Employee assistance programs - Life insurance - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Sick pay - Health savings account

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