Senior Surgical Tech: OR Lead & Instrument Master

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Sr Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring instrument readiness and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include supervising junior technicians, configuring equipment, ensuring sterility, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments, maintaining room turnover, and contributing to patient safety goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• Surgical Technology certification preferred; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train and supervise one or more Surgical Technicians.
• Configure equipment and arrange instruments for procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and scrub duties as needed.
• Pass instruments, hold retractors, and support team during surgery.
• Maintain sterility and ensure room turnover and instrument counts.

Skills

Surgical Tech Exp

Sterile technique

Team communication

Patient safety focus

Education

Surgical Technology Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Sr Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, ensuring instrument readiness and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include supervising junior technicians, configuring equipment, ensuring sterility, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments, maintaining room turnover, and contributing to patient safety goals.