Surgical Technologist-Certified, Surgery

Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is the flagship hospital of Community Medical Centers – a private, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Fresno, California, and the largest healthcare provider and private employer in central California. We measure up with top hospitals nationally and are the 3^rd largest in California, providing the central valley with the highest level of care. With 685 beds, we are home to the only Level 1 Trauma and comprehensive burn centers between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 58,000 square-foot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in the state! We have an 84-bed Level 3 NICU and a brand new pediatric specialty care unit. Future plans include building a women and children’s facility on campus and expanding with 65 additional beds. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. We’re affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility and have trained 3,000 Medical Doctor’s to date plus remain investing in research and training grants. 

Employee Benefits

We provide robust benefit plans with competitive premiums for medical and dental/vision along with retirement plans. Additionally, you will accrue paid time off from your first day of employment. Other Benefits include: Long-term Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage, educational and professional certification reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union Membership, Fitness Center, 24 hour Subway, onsite concierge service, and Retirement Planning classes.

In this role you will   

Under direction of the Charge/Circulating/Scrub RN/LVN assists in most aspects of the operative process. Exhibits detailed
knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures to provide surgeons the appropriate sterile surgical instruments and
supplies throughout the course of surgery. Responsible for scrubbing in all types of cases, preparing and turning over operating
rooms between cases, stocking rooms and carts, and maintaining equipment. The Certified Surgical Technologist is an advanced
technician who thinks on a global level and participates in endeavors that will improve and enhance the surgery department. Acts as
a resource and role model for students and other surgical staff.

Minimum requirements include:

Education

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education
   Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technology Program required

Experience

• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required