Senior Surgical Technician

Kaiser Permanente

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 84,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the anesthesia and surgical team across complex procedures. You will prepare and maintain instruments, assist surgeons, and ensure sterility and readiness of the operating room.

You will scrub in as primary or secondary staff, position patients, and help with gowning and glove usage while maintaining patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of current acute Operating Room experience.
High School Diploma/GED.
Basic Life Support certification.
Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon certification.

Responsibilities

Direct, review, assign and report on the work of one or more Surgical Technicians.
Coordinate configuration of equipment and arrange instruments for procedures; ensure sterility and functionality.
Assist with patient positioning, scrubbing, gowning and glove use.
Hand instruments to the surgeon, hold retractors, and assist during operations as directed.
Count sponges, needles and instruments per hospital policy; apply dressings after surgery.
Participate in meeting patient safety goals and maintain operating room readiness.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Surgical team support

Team supervision

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

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.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location:

California,South San Francisco,S. San Francisco Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Shift:

Evening

Workdays:

Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

02:00 PM

Working Hours End:

10:30 PM

Job Schedule: