Surgical Technician

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System’s Highland General Hospital in Oakland is seeking a Surgical Technician. Under general supervision, the role supports the Surgery Department by sterilizing and maintaining supplies, assisting surgeons and OR staff, and ensuring aseptic technique across procedures.

The position involves handling instruments, organizing supplies, and participating in setup for scheduled and emergency cases, with a focus on patient safety and efficient OR workflow.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of Surgical Technology program or equivalent practice.
• Military OR technology training can qualify.
• At least 1 year full-time surgical technician experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment; sets up operating and instrument tables; maintains appropriate inventory.
• Assists surgeons and OR staff; retrieves supplies per request; participates in sponge/needle counts.
• Acts as scrub technician; maintains aseptic technique; supports in-service training and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Scrub technician

Equipment handling

Education

Course/clinical program in Surgical Technology

Military OR operating room technology training

1 year full-time experience as Surgical Technician

Job description

Surgical Technician Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

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

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.