Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Pacific Sacramento Surgery Center, LLC ( PSSC), a subsidiary of University of the Pacific, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the launch and ongoing operations of its new Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC) in Sacramento, California. This role is ideal for a motivated and adaptable surgical professional who thrives in a growing, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care, innovation, and clinical education.
The Surgical Technologist will support Operating Room (OR) readiness, sterile processing workflows, equipment and supply management, and surgical procedures. The role works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Essential Functions
- Participate in workflow development, regulatory readiness, including accreditation preparation and infection prevention practices.
- Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms and surgical environments.
- Assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating instrumentation and supply needs.
- Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts with circulating staff.
- Assemble, clean, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments and trays.
- Support OR setup, equipment readiness, and supply inventory management.
- Assist with onboarding, training, and collaboration across the clinical team.
- Maintain compliance with all ASC, safety, and accreditation standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licenses:
- High school graduate.
- Current Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS) certification.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience in perioperative, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit ( PACU), OR, procedural, ambulatory, or related surgical setting required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC) experience preferred, but not required for strong candidates with relevant surgical or procedural experience in dental, oral and maxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, ENTOtolaryngology, facial and cosmetic surgery
- Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST) certification.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Display accountability, professionalism, openness, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.
- Utilize computers and electronic systems proficiently.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
- Work is performed in the private office setting and all clinical areas of the ASC
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OSHA Category I — high exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Some risk of injury from equipment or patient movement.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals; Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) required.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Minimal travel may be required.
Hiring Range
$31.30 - $45.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
