To become a surgical technologist in California, you will need to complete an accredited surgical technology program and pass the national certification exam.
There are many accredited surgical technology programs in California. To find one that is right for you, you can check out this website:
https://www.asahp.org/students-residents/accredited-programs
Once you have completed a surgical technology program, you will need to pass the national certification exam. The most common exam is the Certification Examination for the Surgical Technologist (CST). You can find more information about the CST exam here:
https://www.nbstsa.org/cst-exam/
Once you have passed the CST exam, you will be a certified surgical technologist and will be able to find employment in California.