Surgical Technologist
Company: Tenet Desert
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tenet Desert is seeking a Surgical Technologist
for a job in Palm Springs, California. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technologist - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff Shift: Weekend Nights /n
Job type: Full Time /n Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun 6:30p-7:00p Will
have to take call 4-6 times per month /n GENERAL DUTIES: /n
Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs
of the surgeon. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as
necessary, and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field.
Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct
supervision of the Registered Nurse. Handles the instruments,
supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: - Picks supplies and instrumentation
for surgical procedures. - Participates in maintenance of
preference cards. - Assists RN with room preparation. - Maintains
and promotes a clean environment and uses infection control
practices - Participates in sterilization and disinfection
processes - Assists in cleaning between cases - Sets up and
maintains sterile field - Selects and sets up appropriate
instrumentation for cases and cares for specialty instrumentation -
Maintains accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instruments -
Follows preference cards to select routine supplies, equipment and
instruments - Assists with draping and positioning of patients -
Passes appropriate instruments and supplies to surgeon and
assistant - Handles, labels, and passes medications to surgeon
under the supervision of the RN Required: - High School Diploma or
GED, may use equivalent years of experience or higher level of
education in lieu of High School Diploma - Current American Heart
Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times) -
Completion of a formal OR tech training program Preferred: -
Certified as an Operating Room Technician preferred - One year’s
experience in the operating room preferred LI-TM2 Tenet Desert Job
ID 2603005546. Posted job title: Surgical Tech
Keywords: Tenet Desert, Carlsbad , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Palm Springs, California
