CPT Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs
Certified Surgical Technologist CPT jobs let F-1 students fulfill clinical rotation requirements while gaining hands-on OR experience. Your DSO must authorize each placement as an integral curriculum component before you start. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics regularly hire CST students for structured CPT rotations tied to accredited surgical technology programs.
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INTRODUCTION
Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Surgical Oncologist to join an expanding multidisciplinary cancer program in Yuba City, California. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon with dedicated breast surgery expertise who is interested in building and growing a comprehensive breast surgery program while maintaining a broader surgical oncology practice. We are seeking candidates who have completed advanced breast surgery training through either:
- A Breast Surgery Fellowship following General Surgery residency, or
- Surgical Oncology fellowship training with significant experience and expertise in breast surgery
Breast surgery will be a core and essential component of this position. While the practice may include General Surgical Oncology and other oncologic procedures based on the candidate's training and interests, breast disease management is a non-negotiable focus of the role.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Opportunity to establish and grow a breast surgery program from the ground up
- Significant organizational commitment and support for program development
- Practice within a multidisciplinary cancer care team that includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, genetics, survivorship, and nurse navigation services
- Flexibility to maintain a mix of breast surgery and General Surgical Oncology
- Opportunity to develop referral relationships throughout the region
- Leadership potential for physicians interested in expanding breast cancer services and program development
- Collaborative physician culture with strong administrative support
BUILD SOMETHING NEW
This position offers a rare opportunity to create and shape a growing surgical oncology program while helping define the future vision of breast cancer services for the community. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, relationship-focused, and excited by the challenge of growing a referral-based practice. This is an opportunity to build something special while making a lasting impact on patient care across the region.
NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART CANCER CENTER
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development of a brand-new, state-of-the-art cancer center, with construction expected to begin next year. Designed to provide comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care, the new facility will bring together oncology services in a modern and collaborative environment. Physicians joining now will have the unique opportunity to help shape clinical programs, workflows, and services as the center evolves.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have completed advanced breast surgery training through one of the following pathways:
- General Surgery residency with completion of a Breast Surgery Fellowship; or
- Surgical Oncology fellowship with dedicated Breast Surgery training and experience
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Eligible for medical licensure in California
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care
- Interest in developing and growing breast surgical services within the community
JOIN US AND ENJOY
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000 for qualified applicants
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- CME allowance
- Robust retirement program
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Sutter North Medical Group is a 100+ member multi-specialty medical group where primary and specialty physicians and staff provide personalized care in offices throughout Yuba-Sutter in Northern California. Affiliation with not-for-profit Sutter Health provides Sutter North Medical Group physicians access to a network of health care professionals, services, and facilities, enabling them to care for patients of all ages with any medical condition.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The Yuba Sutter region is a Northern California getaway for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, locally grown food, rich history, diverse cultures, art, and so much more! The Yuba City Metropolitan Area has a lot to offer its diverse population of close to 200,000 residents. Its unique location maintains the atmosphere and friendliness of a family-focused community while being part of the larger Sacramento Region of 2.4 million residents. The area offers affordable quality living and easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing. Yuba City is 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento and about 35 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport. Centrally located, it is only 2 hours from the world-renowned ski resorts of Lake Tahoe or the beautiful Bay of San Francisco.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Get Access To All JobsCertified Surgical Technologist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT work as a Certified Surgical Technologist count toward NBSTSA eligibility?
Yes, in most cases. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting requires documented surgical case experience, and CPT rotations at accredited clinical sites typically qualify. Confirm with your program director that your placement site's case logs meet the procedural requirements before you start, and keep copies of all hours records your DSO receives.
Can I do part-time CPT while completing surgical technology coursework?
Part-time CPT is permitted and keeps your full OPT eligibility intact, since only full-time CPT used for 12 months or more reduces your OPT availability. Most surgical technology programs structure clinical rotations as part-time to preserve that post-graduation flexibility. Your DSO authorizes part-time or full-time status on each updated I-20, so the designation must match your actual scheduled hours at the site.
What happens if my CPT placement ends before my clinical rotation hours are complete?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer listed on your I-20. If that placement ends early, your work authorization at that site ends immediately. You'll need your DSO to authorize a new CPT placement at a different site before you can resume working. Start that process as soon as you know the original placement is ending to avoid any gap.
How do I find surgical technologist employers who already understand F-1 CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Certified Surgical Technologist roles filtered by CPT eligibility. Employers familiar with F-1 CPT authorization are less likely to stall your start date with HR questions about your work status. Hospital systems that run formal student externship programs or partner with surgical technology schools are typically the most prepared to onboard CPT students quickly.
Does my CPT surgical technologist role need to be in the same specialty as my coursework?
Your DSO determines whether the placement is an integral part of your curriculum, so the clinical setting should align with your program's learning objectives. A general surgical technologist rotation at a multi-specialty OR is typically approvable for most surgical technology curricula. Highly specialized placements, such as cardiac or neurosurgery-only sites, may require your program coordinator to document the educational justification before your DSO will authorize the I-20 update.