Operating Room Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Located in Sacramento, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital seeks an Operating Room Tech to join its surgical team. You will prepare the operating room, ensure sterile conditions, and actively assist during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.

Daily duties include instrument and supply preparation using physician preference cards, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring case flow.3 Strong teamwork and communication are essential to patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• One (1) year OR experience is required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the operating room with instruments, supplies and equipment for each case.
• Maintain a sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipate surgical needs and communicate effectively with the team.
• Assist during procedures to support patient outcomes.
• Handle sharps containment, safety and disposal in line with policy.

Skills

Psychomotor skills

Aseptic technique

Team communication

Instrument preparation

Education

Surgical technology program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the surgical healthcare team, providing essential technical and supportive services within our fast-paced Operating Room environment. You will be instrumental in preparing the surgical suite, ensuring sterile conditions, and actively assisting during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.

Every day you will meticulously set up and prepare the operating room, utilizing physician's preference cards to obtain necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for each case.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong technical skills with a deep understanding of aseptic technique principles. You will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate as a team member, anticipate surgical needs, and maintain a safe working environment.

• Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
• Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
• Utilizes physician's preference cards / receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case.
• Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year OR experience.
• Or graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at Methodist Hospital Main.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$49.44 - $49.44 /hour