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Surgical Tech

Health Advocates NetworkSan Rafael, CAContract

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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).

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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:

  • Required: Minimum of one year related experience or training in a clinical setting and surgical scrub experience in an ambulatory surgery facility

  • Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

  • Graduate of an approved course for OR Surgical Technologists

  • As Surgical Technician, AHA BLS, MAB or CPI,


Essential Responsibilities will include the following:and other duties may be assigned.


 Operating Room Preparation Duties: 


  •  Prepares surgical suite, supplies, and equipment to meet environmental safety and infection control standards for all personnel and patients. 

  •  Ensures the integrity of sterile packaging by opening supplies aseptically while controlling environmental factors that could expose equipment. 

  •  Regularly checks equipment and supplies for proper working order and ensures they are ready for each surgical procedure. 

  • Demonstrates techniques of disinfection and sterilization by adhering to center policies and procedures, ensuring a sterile field is maintained.


 Patient Pre-Operative Duties: 


  •  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. 

  •  Assists with surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons and passing instruments; 

  • Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. 

  • 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: 


  • Adheres to established company and ASC safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.  

  • 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.

  • Anticipates breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.  

  • Adheres to established surgery center safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.  

  • Actively participates in the time-out process and identifies potentially unsafe conditions and notifies the appropriate personnel.  

  • Successfully demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.

  • Completes employee and patient incident documentation timely while identifying potentially unsafe.


Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance (60-days waiting period before benefits are effective)

  • 401k Retirement Plan

  • Competitive Pay

  • 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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