Part-Time Surgical Technician: OR Support & Sterile Field

MEDBRIDGE VENTURES LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Surgery Center of Oakland is an ambulatory surgery center specializing in orthopedics and pain management. This part-time Surgical Technician role supports the operating room team by preparing supplies, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

Responsibilities include patient skin prep, instrument handoffs, specimen handling, and room turnover. A steady, observant presence with basic lifting ability is essential, along with a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of surgical tech experience.
• Active BLS certification.
• Familiarity with sterile technique.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention.
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR.
• Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures.
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment.
• Help monitor patients during surgery.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Perform surgical functions to assist surgeon during surgical procedure.
• Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure.
• Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens.
• Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the surgery.
• Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure.

Skills

Observant

Proactive

Reactive

Problem Sensitivity

Steadiness

Job description

The Surgery Center of Oakland is an ambulatory surgery center specializing in orthopedics and pain management. This part-time Surgical Technician role supports the operating room team by preparing supplies, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

Responsibilities include patient skin prep, instrument handoffs, specimen handling, and room turnover. A steady, observant presence with basic lifting ability is essential, along with a current BLS certification.