Surgical Technologist - OR
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Start Date: 2025-11-10
End Date: 13 weeks from start date (2026-02-09)
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: AM/PM
Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: $65.00/hr (bill rate). Holiday: $79.30/hr. Call pay: $7.00/hr. Overtime: $65.00/hr.
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments for a variety of cases including ortho, neuro, urology, general surgery and robotics
- Perform scrubbing and circulating duties with precision to maintain sterile technique and patient safety
- Support CVOR and open heart procedures when assigned, following strict protocols
- Operate and assist with robotic systems, including Da Vinci platforms when required
- Respond to call activations within the expected 30-60 minute window to support emergent cases
- Document procedures and instrument counts accurately in Cerner and surgical documentation systems
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, RT, pharmacy and nursing teams for smooth perioperative care
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
- BLS required; ACLS, PALS and NIHSS preferred for some roles
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical Tech experience (CVOR roles may require additional CVOR-specific experience)
- Robotics/Da Vinci experience required
- Ability to scrub and circulate confidently
- Willingness to participate in call rotation and holiday coverage
- Must follow departmental dress and scrub policies (business casual or navy scrubs in; change out of provided scrubs before leaving)
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent
- High school diploma or GED required
- National CST certification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong sterile technique and instrument handling
- Experience with Cerner electronic medical record
- Familiarity with anesthesia monitors and ventilators in the OR
- Comfort with orthopedic, neuro, urology, general surgery and robotic procedures
- Understanding of CVOR procedures (TAVR, AVR, open heart) is a plus
- Sterile processing knowledge and use of autoclaving equipment for SPD roles
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay so your hard work is rewarded every payday
- Guaranteed 40-hour weeks for predictable earnings
- Holiday premium pay so time working special days pays more
- Paid call premiums for overnight coverage
- Department-provided scrubs to save you time and money
- Supportive team environment with charge nurse coverage to help during busy times
- Opportunities to gain advanced experience with robotics and CVOR cases
- Clear orientation plan so you feel confident from day one
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Technologist - OR? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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