Senior Surgical Technician – OR Ops Leader & Trainer

Kaiser Permanente; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. The role includes preparing and maintaining instruments, assisting surgeons, and ensuring sterile, efficient operating room workflows.

Requirements include two years in acute OR settings, a high school diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support certification. Training of RNs and other scrub staff may be involved.

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 qualifies as Senior Surgical Technicians.

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 ensure sterility and readiness.
• Assist with patient positioning, scrubbing, and donning PPE; assist surgeon and circulating nurse during procedures.
• Hand instruments to surgeon, hold retractors and assist with case management; count sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Maintain room turnover, clean and sterilize equipment, and recommend equipment purchases as needed.
• Assemble case carts with supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Senior Surgical Technician to support the surgical team before, during, and after operations. The role includes preparing and maintaining instruments, assisting surgeons, and ensuring sterile, efficient operating room workflows.

Requirements include two years in acute OR settings, a high school diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support certification. Training of RNs and other scrub staff may be involved.