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Surgical Technologist in San Diego

Date Posted: 12 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

🩺 Surgical Technologist

Love the OR? Come be the steady hands behind the surgeon. 💙

We’re looking for a surgical technologist who thrives in a fast-paced operating room and knows how to stay one step ahead. Safety, precision, and teamwork come first here.

Hospital OR experience is a must. 🏥

✨ What You’ll Do

  • Set up and prep the OR: instruments, supplies, and equipment 🧰
  • Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and pass instruments with confidence during procedures
  • Maintain the sterile field and follow strict aseptic technique 🧼
  • Keep accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps
  • Partner with surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia as part of a tight-knit team 🤝
  • Help turn rooms over quickly and safely between cases
  • Keep learning new procedures, techniques, and technology 📚

✅ What You’ll Need

  • Hospital operating room experience (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
  • Current surgical technologist certification (CST) or eligibility, per state and facility requirements
  • Strong knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, and OR safety protocols
  • Ability to stay calm, focused, and organized under pressure 💪
  • A team-first attitude and a real commitment to patient safety

⭐ Bonus Points

  • Experience across multiple specialties (ortho, general, plastics, and more)
  • Familiarity with robotic or minimally invasive procedures 🤖
  • First assist experience or training

🏥 The Work Environment

  • Varied shifts, depending on department needs
  • A collaborative OR team that cares about quality
  • Real room to grow and develop your skills 🌱

🔒 Confidential Inquiries

Everything stays confidential. Interested? Apply or reach out directly. Let’s talk! 💬

Sarah Black | Search Consultant
GPAC (Growing People and Companies)
📧 sarah.black@gogpac.com
📱 (605) 513-3384

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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