Senior OR Surgical Tech: Precision & Teamwork

Sequoia Hospital; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team, prepare the OR, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies with a focus on sterile technique and patient safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure, with opportunities to participate in OR setup, data collection with the RN, and prioritizing patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High School GED or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited scrub technician program or equivalent.
• Within past three years, certification in operating room or three years acute care experience.
• CPR/BLS certification required or upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
• Participates actively in the staffing needs of the department and hospital.
• Participate in setting up an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and equipment according to surgical procedures.
• Assists with ongoing procedure data collection with RN.
• Plans activities (in scrub role) based on priority of physical and procedural needs.
• Plans activities that are based on priority patient care needs considering available resources of time, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Sterile technique

Communication skills

Education

High School GED or equivalent

Scrub technician program certification

Basic Life Support CPR certification

Job description

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team, prepare the OR, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies with a focus on sterile technique and patient safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure, with opportunities to participate in OR setup, data collection with the RN, and prioritizing patient care needs.