Surgical Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team before, during and after operations. You will maintain and test instruments, prepare the OR, and ensure sterility and readiness of equipment for cases.

You will hand instruments to the surgeon, help position patients, count sponges and needles, and support room turnover while adhering to patient safety and quality goals in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year acute operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program within the past year.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic Life Support.
• Experience with minimal access, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, spines, urology, GYN. Podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer skills; willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in good working order, inspecting and testing at least weekly.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use.
• Place equipment and supplies in operating room and arrange instruments as instructed.
• Check instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case.
• Assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures.
• Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.
• Assist team members to place and position patient on table; scrub arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon and assist as directed during operation.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.

Skills

OR experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in good working order, inspecting and testing at least weekly.
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
• Coordinate configuration of equipment to provide ease of use.
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions.
• Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case.
• Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures.
• Assist with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves.
• Dons personal protective equipment when required.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.
• Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.
• Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment. Recommend use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.
• Assembles/compiles case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade: 630

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one year acute Operating Room experience within the past three years or graduation from an approved surgical technician program within the past year.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Experience with minimal access, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, vascular, spines, urology, GYN. Podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries. Include video, orthopedic equipment and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Shift: Day

Workdays: Thu

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 04:30 PM

Job Schedule: Short Hour

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Gastroenterology-Endoscopy - 0206

Pay Range: $51 - $54.99 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.