Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Scrub Specialist

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a range of procedures. You will set up equipment, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment, collaborating closely with the OR staff to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and dedication to supporting complex surgical procedures. A HS diploma/GED and OR scrub experience are needed upon hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in the acute care arena as operating room scrub tech
• 2 years Cardiac Surgery experience required if working in CSOR, upon hire
• High School GED, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Pass instruments, sponges and sutures as a scrubbed team member
• Assemble, prepare, clean, adjust and store equipment and supplies used in surgeries
• Set up each case and position furniture and equipment for specific surgeries, selecting instruments and sutures
• Maintain a safe working environment for patient care by following cleaning procedures and ensuring equipment efficiency
• Scrub in and prepare for each case
• Assist in positioning and draping of patients and gowning and gloving of physician and assistants

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm for surgical procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

High School Graduate

High School GED

Job description

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Surgical Tech to help prepare the operating room and surgical team for a range of procedures. You will set up equipment, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment, collaborating closely with the OR staff to support patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and dedication to supporting complex surgical procedures. A HS diploma/GED and OR scrub experience are needed upon hire.