Surgical Technologist - PRN - Fresno

Location: 7015 N Maple Ave, Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93720. (Call: ). (athenixbody.com)

Position type: PRN / Per Diem (as-needed; variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and possibly holidays)

We are seeking a Per Diem/PRN Surgical Technologist for our Fresno location on a per diem/as needed basis for intermittent coverage. The ideal Surgical Technologist candidate supports safe, efficient pre- and peri-operative care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting during procedures, and performing sterile processing tasks. This role is not full time and is thereforenot benefit-eligible.

About Athenix — Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers Fresno is a growing, private-equity backed aesthetic plastic surgery practice focused on delivering advanced surgical care and a best-in-class patient experience. Our Fresno center is led by Dr. Amir Partovi and provides AAAHC-certified surgical care across a full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. (athenixbody.com)

• Work at a nationally recognized, AAAHC-certified surgical center. (athenixbody.com)
• Flexible, per needed schedule for various shifts
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on patient experience and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the OR before, during, and after cases; ensure instruments, supplies, equipment, and sutures are available and functioning.
• Set up instrumentation, trays, implants, and surgeon-preferred supplies.
• Serve as scrub tech: pass instruments/sutures, hold retractors, provide exposure, suction, sponge wounds, and apply dressings under surgeon supervision.
• Monitor and maintain aseptic technique; report and correct breaks immediately.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and adapt the sterile field during routine and unexpected events.
• Verify and label solutions, medications, and implants with circulating staff; account for sponges, needles, and instruments per policy.
• Collect, label, and handle specimens per facility policy.
• Assist with sterile patient preps, positioning, and safe transport.
• Perform or assist with sterile processing: cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting, sterilizing instruments; maintain sterilization logs and maintain ultrasonic/sterilizer equipment.
• Assist with room turnover and terminal cleaning.
• Adhere to universal precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, and infection control surveillance.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, patients, and families.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Accept on-call/shift assignments as needed; may need to be flexible for short-notice scheduling.
• Maintain readiness across a range of case types at the Fresno facility.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training per California regulations.
• Current certification/credentials as required by facility or state (e.g., CST) — if applicable.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Demonstrated aseptic technique, attention to detail, reliability, and confidence in the OR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond appropriately to perioperative cases and able to seek assistance when needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform OR duties (lifting, bending, moving equipment/patients).

Preferred

• Previous experience in an Aesthetic Surgical or Plastics surgery center or hospital OR.