
Surgical Tech
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
- San Rafael, CA
- Job type
- Contract
- Profession
- Surgical Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $24.15
- Weekly
- $966
- Yearly (full-time)
- $50,232
- Meals & incidentals
- $413/week
This job pays about $24.15/hour — 38% below the median for Surgical Technologist jobs in California ($39.09/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay 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.
- 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
Are you a Surgical Technician looking for a FRESH START in San Rafael California? If so, we can help YOU! HANStaff is a nationwide healthcare staffing company partnering with leading healthcare facilities across your state to connect dedicated professionals with rewarding career opportunities.
Travel Rates
Traveler Lodging $ 966.00
Traveler M&I $ 413.00
Total Travel Stipend $1,379.00
Total Travel Pkg $ 1,920.44
Shifts : Variable start / variable sto/ No weekends / No holidays.
Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Care
Qualifications:
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Required: Minimum of one year related experience or training in a clinical setting and surgical scrub experience in an ambulatory surgery facility
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Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Graduate of an approved course for OR Surgical Technologists
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As Surgical Technician, AHA BLS, MAB or CPI,
Essential Responsibilities will include the following:and other duties may be assigned.
Operating Room Preparation Duties:
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Prepares surgical suite, supplies, and equipment to meet environmental safety and infection control standards for all personnel and patients.
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Ensures the integrity of sterile packaging by opening supplies aseptically while controlling environmental factors that could expose equipment.
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Regularly checks equipment and supplies for proper working order and ensures they are ready for each surgical procedure.
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Demonstrates techniques of disinfection and sterilization by adhering to center policies and procedures, ensuring a sterile field is maintained.
Patient Pre-Operative Duties:
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Performs responsibilities as a surgical scrub for preoperative care for patients by ensuring that care is individualized, meeting the needs of each patient and surgeon.
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Assists with surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons and passing instruments;
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Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
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Identifies, corrects, and reports aseptic technique breaks to the appropriate personnel. ? Assists the registered nurse with patient preparation, transfers, and in counting procedures per established policy.
Safety and Infection Control Duties:
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Adheres to established company and ASC safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
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Strictly adheres to aseptic techniques using a variety of supplies and instruments while actively monitoring the environment to ensure a sterile technique is maintained throughout procedures.
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Anticipates breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
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Adheres to established surgery center safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
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Actively participates in the time-out process and identifies potentially unsafe conditions and notifies the appropriate personnel.
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Successfully demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
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Completes employee and patient incident documentation timely while identifying potentially unsafe.
Benefits:
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Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance (60-days waiting period before benefits are effective)
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401k Retirement Plan
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Competitive Pay
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Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Queyara Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).
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