Senior Surgical Tech: OR Lead, Instrument Mastery

Kaiser Permanente; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. This role includes instrument handling, patient positioning, and assisting surgeons under supervision.

The candidate should have at least two years of acute OR experience and a high school diploma, with Basic Life Support certification. Additional requirements include readiness to train RNs and others in scrub roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists may qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, review, assign and train one or more Surgical Technicians; supervise work without hiring/firing authority.
• Configure equipment for ease of use; arrange instruments and supplies; check sterility and functionality.
• Assist with patient positioning; scrub procedures; don gowns and gloves; assist surgeons during procedures.
• Hands instruments to surgeon; assist with retractors and other tasks; count sponges, needles and instruments.
• Promote patient safety and contribute to quality care; assist in room turnover and sanitation.

Skills

Team coordination

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. This role includes instrument handling, patient positioning, and assisting surgeons under supervision.

The candidate should have at least two years of acute OR experience and a high school diploma, with Basic Life Support certification. Additional requirements include readiness to train RNs and others in scrub roles.