Lead Operating Room Technician & Instrument Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Richmond, CA is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during all phases of surgery. You will prepare instruments, set up equipment, assist surgeons, scrub or assist as needed, and help with patient positioning and safety.

This role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to sterile technique, and efficient room turnover, with opportunities to participate in training and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one or more Surgical Technicians.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment and prepare operating room; arrange instruments.
• Assist with patient positioning, scrubbing and gowning; assist during procedures.
• Hand instruments to surgeon, assist with retractors and other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse.
• Contribute to patient safety goals and quality care.
• Clean operating room and assist in turnover; wash and sterilize equipment.
• Assemble case carts and prepare supplies for procedures.
• Supervisory responsibilities: motivate and direct other employees.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Team coordination

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Richmond, CA is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during all phases of surgery. You will prepare instruments, set up equipment, assist surgeons, scrub or assist as needed, and help with patient positioning and safety.

This role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to sterile technique, and efficient room turnover, with opportunities to participate in training and contribute to quality patient care.