Central Service Technician CST - -
Hiring bonus: up to $250 — Health Advocates Network pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Health Advocates Network
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Job type
- Per diem
- Profession
- Surgical Technologist
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $30.40
- Weekly
- $1,216
- Yearly (full-time)
- $63,232
This job pays about $30.40/hour — 22% below the median for Surgical Technologist jobs in California ($39.09/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Surgical Technologist jobs in California right now
- 26 open Surgical Technologist jobs in California from 2 agencies, 2 of them in Torrance.
- Pay in these listings: $24.15 – $68.72/hour, median $37.40/hour.
- Typical Surgical Technologist pay in California: $39.09/hour ($81,307/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($46.67/hour across 10 jobs).
Job description
Central Service Technician– Torrance,CA
Local Pay: $30.40/hour
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
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Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.
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Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer .($800 referrer / $200 referee-Payable after 200 hours of work)
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Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.
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Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Shift Details:
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8 hour shifts
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Minimum of 2 shifts per week or as needed
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Eevenings, Nights,Weekends and Holidays
Central Service Technician Duties & Responsibilities:
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CSTs will be responsible for the overall cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, case cart pulling, assembly, packaging, restocking supplies, and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for surgical procedures in surgery and related departments such as Operating Rooms, Procedural Areas, Inpatient Units, Clinic Units, and Emergency Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Current, valid, and unrestricted CA license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
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Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience at a Level I trauma center in a metropolitan city with a diverse population.
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Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or a certificate confirming successful completion of sterile processing course
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AHA BLS, MAB or CPI, LA City Fire and Life Safety card (must be LA City Fire), and must complete the LA County Employee Health Clearance before assignment start date.
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Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
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Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents.
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