Certified Surgical Tech 8HR - Per Diem/Varied Shift
How this pay compares
This posting states $42.73–$59.50 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in California post a median of $43.99 an hour, the middle half $38.74–$54, across 133 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in California earn a median of $39.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Certified Surgical Tech 8 Hour - Per Diem
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, and a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist works intra operatively in the preparation and handling of supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic surgeon environment for the patients. The Surgical Technologist will perform as a team member for the common good of the patient take responsibility for personal action.
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate from a formal surgical tech training program or 1 year of acute hospital surgical technician experience required.
- Certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
Experience : One year experience in a main operating room within the last two years preferred
- Basic knowledge of scrub role
- Handling of instruments, set up, anticipates surgeons needs
- Knowledge of autoclaves
- Transporting patients
- Must be able to keep all information confidential.
- Must be dependable, adaptable to change and have good organizational skills.
Licenses and/or Certifications
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
From Watsonville Community Hospital's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Watsonville Community Hospital
Watsonville Community Hospital is a hospital with an emergency department in Watsonville, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and surgical techs. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Watsonville Community Hospital
Based in Watsonville, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 95% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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