Surgical Technician

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team before, during, and after surgery. You will maintain and prepare instruments, ensure sterility, and assist surgeons and staff throughout procedures.

The role requires at least one year of acute OR experience or recent graduation from a surgical tech program, plusBasic Life Support certification. Ability to read and follow instructions and to work in a fast-paced hospital setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year acute OR experience within the past three years or graduation from an approved surgical technician program within the past year.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, and short correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in good working order, testing weekly.
• Ensure sterility and cleanliness of instruments prior to procedures.
• Assist with setup and use of equipment during procedures.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for procedures according to guidance.
• Support patient positioning and turnover of the operating room.

Skills

Operating room experience

Surgical instrumentation

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technician program

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

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.