Senior Surgical Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Oakland, California, is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the operating room team before, during, and after procedures. You will assist with instrument preparation, positioning, and passing tools to surgeons while maintaining sterile technique.

The role requires two years of acute OR experience, Basic Life Support, and willingness to train other staff in scrub roles. This is a hands-on position in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic Life Support.
• Surgical Technicians certified by the Association may qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians.
• Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one or more Surgical Technicians.
• Configure equipment for ease of use and arrange instruments in the OR.
• Assist with patient positioning, scrubbing, and gowning.
• Pass instruments, hold retractors, and assist surgeon and circulating nurse.
• Contribute to patient safety goals and quality care.
• Clean operating room and assist in room turnover.
• Sterilize equipment and recommend supplies/equipment.
• Assemble case carts for procedures.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory responsibilities: motivate and direct other employees without hiring/firing authority.

Skills

Instruments handling

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Team training

Surgical safety

Equipment setup

Sterilization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.

• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case. Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.

• Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required.

• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.

• Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.

• Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover.

• Washes and sterilizes equipment.

• Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.

• Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.

• Performs other related duties as necessary.

• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

  Grade 675

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.

  Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

  License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

  Additional Requirements:

• Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation of their certificate.

• Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, open heart-thoracic, spine, urology, GYN, podiatry, maxillofacial, and neuro surgery specialties.

• Must be willing to participate in training of RNs and other disciplines in the scrub role.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

• Video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Senior Surgical Technician

LOCATION: Oakland, California

REQNUMBER: 1443464

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.