Senior Surgical Technician: OR Lead & Instrument Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. You will ensure instrument readiness, assist with set up, and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.

The role involves directing junior technicians, coordinating equipment, and contributing to patient safety and room turnover. Strong familiarity with a wide range of surgeries and certification are highly valued.

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 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.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and report on the work of one or more other Surgical Technicians.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use and prepare instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, scrubbing, gowning, gloves, and PPE as required.
• Hand instruments to surgeon, hold retractors, and assist during operation per surgeon instructions.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery per policy.
• Promote patient safety goals and quality patient care during cases.
• Clean the operating room and assist in room turnover.
• Wash and sterilize equipment after procedures.
• Recommend guidelines for equipment use and purchasing new parts.
• Assemble case carts with supplies and equipment in preparation for procedures.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: provide work direction to other employees, without authority to hire/fire.

Skills

Surgical technique

Minimally invasive

Specialty surgeries

Team training

Operating room safety

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Orthopedic equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. You will ensure instrument readiness, assist with set up, and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.

The role involves directing junior technicians, coordinating equipment, and contributing to patient safety and room turnover. Strong familiarity with a wide range of surgeries and certification are highly valued.