Surgical Technician Jobs in Orange, CA

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 5 days ago

Work Environment: Work in hospitals or specialized cardiovascular operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical technology....

Surgical Technician, Surgery, Full-Time, Day Shift, AHWM Montebello Site

  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

(BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in...

Travel Surgical Tech - CVOR - 913122

  • Orange, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Surgical Tech - CVOR Location: Orange, CA Start Date: 07/07/2025 Shift: 3x12 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity! Join Anders...

OR Tech II (Full Time, Days) Monterey Park Hospital

  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Qualifications Current Operating Room Technician Certification within 2 years of hire preferred. Diploma from an accredited Surgical Tech Program required. Current BLS (AHA) required....

Tech - CV OR Tech

  • Orange, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Room Tech (ORT) Management / RN Radiation Therapist Medical Surgical (Med Surg) / RN Respiratory Therapist Motherbaby / RN Sterile Processing Tech New Grad / RN RDMS / Ultrasound Tech NICU (Neonatal...

Surgical Tech CVOR

  • Orange, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Surgical Tech CVOR Travel Orange, CA 92868 Posted 2 days ago Profession: SURGICAL TECH Specialty: Surgical Tech CVOR Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: 07/07/2025 End Date: 10/06/2025 Duration: 13 Weeks...

Surgical Tech LOM FT Variable

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

room surgical technician school High School diploma or equivalent Certified Surgical Technologist Physical Requirements: Good Visual, audio and hand-eye coordination, able to operate long periods of...

Surgical Tech II

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Position Summary: We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position. As our Nurse Manager Surgical Services at...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

  • Rossmoor, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rossmoor, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

160+ beds facility400 cases a monthAdults, ortho, neuro, general, vascular, robotics, gyn,urology. Circulate onlyNo open heart, not a trauma center- busy community hospital.

Surgical Technician (OR Tech)

  • Garden Grove, CA (4 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (4 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Responsibilities The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure...

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Lynwood, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynwood, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Surgical Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

Anesthesia Tech (Technician/Technologist) - Operating Room - (ANESTH)

  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Anesth, Anesth Tech, Allied, Operating room, O.R., OR...

Surgical Tech II - Downey - Operating Room-1 - PT (20) - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: The Certified Surgical Technician demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors....

Surgical Tech III - Full Time - Days - 8hr FPH

  • Glendora, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glendora, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Surgical Technician functions within their scope of practice....

Surgical Tech II - Per Diem - Days - 8hr FPH

  • Glendora, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glendora, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Surgical Technician functions within their scope of practice....

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Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Orange, CA

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Orange, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Orange, CA
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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