Senior Surgical Technician

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care.

Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED General Studies and
• Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room
• or three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies and
• Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room or
• three 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
• Graduate of an accredited program of scrub technician program and
• In lieu of certification, hospital will accept three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

• Total joint surgery experience within the past five (5) years
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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