Surgical Technician

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Surgery Department at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, CA. The position is full-time and located in the operating room environment, requiring strict adherence to sterile technique and teamwork.

Responsibilities include prepping and sterilizing instruments, assisting surgeons and RNs, and ensuring proper instrument counts. Minimum qualifications include Surgical Technology training or military OR equivalency, or one year of

Qualifications

• Surgical Technology coursework or military OR training is acceptable.
• Equivalent of one year full-time hands-on Surgical Technician experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of sterile techniques and operating room protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sterilizes surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assists surgeons and nurses during procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Gathers instruments, manages counts, and supports decontamination and instrument processing.

Skills

Surgical tech knowledge

Sterile technique

Team coordination

Education

Surgical Technology coursework or military OR training

1 year full-time Surgical Technician experience

Job description

Surgical Technician

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• Surgery
• Full Time - Varies
• Allied Health
• $51.25 - $66.20/hr
• Req #:45023-33493
• FTE:1
• Posted:October 26, 2026

Summary

Under general supervision to perform sub-professional duties in the Surgery Department of Highland Hospital; to assist in the sterilization and maintenance of surgical supplies and equipment; and to do related work as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in the unit; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables; lays out supplies and equipment in appropriate fashion for scheduled or emergency cases; replaces used supplies with fresh supplies for the following cases: assures there is an adequate level of supplies; discards outdated drugs; orders and checks supplies that come from the Pharmacy and Central Supplies; stores and cleans cabinets periodically.
2. Assists surgeons with instruments and putting on gowns and gloves; leaves operating room to get supplies or equipment that is being requested by a surgeon, registered nurses or anesthesiologist; assists registered nurses with sponge and needle counts as well as the other technical aspects, although the RN’s are legally accountable; gathers up contaminated instruments and places them for decontamination and sterile processing; mixes irrigation fluids; and assists surgeons, registered nurses, and Anestheologists in an assigned duties.
3. Acts as a scrub technician for surgical procedures and checks aseptic technique of surgery personnel; assists with in-service training for new personnel in scrub and sterile techniques; assists in demonstrating new equipment; performs maintenance on equipment; sees that preventative maintenance and other necessary repairs are ordered and done on all equipment in the department.
4. On occasion may perform housekeeping duties in the surgical areas when there are no housekeeping personnel on duty; may take messages at times for medical staff.

Pay Range: $51.25 - $66.20/hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I Satisfactory completion of a course of instruction and clinical practice in Surgical Technology, OR II completion of training course in operating room technology from the military, OR III The equivalent of one-year full-time experience performing the duties of a Surgical Technician.

Additional Information

Minimum 5 years of inpatient CST experience preferred.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.