Surgical Technician - MSC Operating Room

Salary : $5,799.44 - $8,639.65 Monthly
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-57758-04
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: MSC Operating Room
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general direction, the Surgical Technician assists Registered Nurses and other members of the surgical team in preparing for surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile techniques, handling surgical instruments and supplies, assisting surgeons during procedures, performing surgical counts, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and safety standards. The incumbent collaborates with the surgical team to ensure efficient patient care and may participate in on-call rotations, extended hours, or schedule changes based on operational needs.

This job class is characterized by the responsibility for performing the scrub role in a patient's intervention and for administering nursing care to designated patients under the care and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Surgical Technician reports to a Registered Nurse during their scrub role and are under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse depending on their shift of assignment.

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) year of experience working as a Surgical Technician in a hospital setting. Certification as a Surgical Technologist is highly preferred.
Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule: 5/40, Monday through Friday, from 6:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
The incumbent may participate in an on-call rotation once per week until 5:30 p.m., depending on operational needs.
Salary Range

Surgical Technician (Full-Time): $ 33.4583 - $49.8441 per hour
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Arrange sterile setup for surgical procedures; Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeons, Registered Nurses and surgical assistants; Prepare sterile supplies, assist in cleanup of the operating room.
• Check placement and operation of equipment; Check and restock operating room.
• During surgical procedures incumbents may be responsible for special trays, grafting materials and recording patient data.
• Checks schedule for times and types of operations.
• Verifies patient's identity when applicable; Checks for the presence of bridgework, contact lenses, prosthesis, implants and personal items i.e. clothing, jewelry.
• Verifies any patient allergies, NPO status and whether or not patient has voided (when applicable);
• Assembles necessary supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical intervention; conducts equipment checks and labeling and reports malfunctioning to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager;
• Monitor and apply aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period; Closely monitors the operative field and reports any breaks immediately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of a Surgical Technician Program (verification of completion must be submitted at the time of application and/or interview).

Knowledge of: Medical Terminology; Aseptic Techniques required in a surgical setting; Supplies instruments and equipment used in surgical interventions; Proper patient preparation procedures; Medical and patient safety needs.

Ability to: Understand principles of proper body alignment and assure their application during procedures; Assist the Registered Nurse and Medical Doctor in carrying out surgical intervention; Meet patients' physical and psychological needs; Properly assemble and care for instrument trays and other equipment; Establish and maintain effective working relationships and nursing and medical staff and others.

Job Competencies:
Work performance measures
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention policies, procedures.
• Skillfully communicates with patients, staff and the public regarding operating room policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilizes operating room equipment and monitoring techniques.
• Works efficiently and tactfully with stressful conditions.
• Effective bedside manners.
• Works effectively with multiple tasks and interruptions.
Other Requirements:

Certifications:

• Certified as a Surgical Technician (CST) is desired.
• A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements:
The position requires standing for extended periods, frequent walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and twisting. The incumbent must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies; assist with patient positioning; and perform repetitive hand and arm movements during surgical procedures. These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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For Questions Regarding This Recruitment,
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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retire