Operating Room Surgical Technician: Instrumentation Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will maintain and configure instruments and equipment, ensure sterility, assist with patient positioning and instrument handling, and help with room turnover.

The role requires at least one year of acute OR experience or recent surgical technician training plus Basic Life Support certification. Onsite, day shifts with union affiliation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year acute OR experience within the past three years or graduation from an approved surgical technician program.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in good working order and inspect weekly.
• Maintain supply of fluids for use during operation.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment for ease of use.
• Place equipment and supplies in OR and arrange instruments as instructed.
• Check instruments for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the case.
• Assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures.
• Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures daily.
• Assist with positioning patient on table and don PPE as required.
• Hand instruments to surgeon and assist as directed during operation.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Promote patient safety and participate in room turnover.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment and recommends replacements as needed.

Skills

Operating room experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will maintain and configure instruments and equipment, ensure sterility, assist with patient positioning and instrument handling, and help with room turnover.

The role requires at least one year of acute OR experience or recent surgical technician training plus Basic Life Support certification. Onsite, day shifts with union affiliation.