Lead OR Surgical Tech & On-Call Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures at Redwood City Hospital. The role involves maintaining instruments, ensuring sterility, and supporting the operating room team throughout cases.

Experience in acute OR settings is required, with potential for supervising junior staff and training other team members. Strong commitment to patient safety and efficient room turnover is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• Surgical Technicians certified by the AORT or equivalent are eligible for senior roles.
• Strong ability to train and supervise other staff if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team before, during, and after surgery with instruments and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment setup and ensure sterility and readiness for procedures.
• Assist with positioning patient and passing instruments to surgeon during operations.
• Maintain room turnover, clean instruments, and support patient safety goals.

Skills

Surgical experience

Team supervision

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support

Tools

Basic equipment handling

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures at Redwood City Hospital. The role involves maintaining instruments, ensuring sterility, and supporting the operating room team throughout cases.

Experience in acute OR settings is required, with potential for supervising junior staff and training other team members. Strong commitment to patient safety and efficient room turnover is essential.