Surgical Technician - Gastroenterology/Endoscopy

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER is seeking a Surgical Technician for Gastroenterology/Endoscopy in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, assisting during procedures, and ensuring sterile, ready-to-use instruments in a fast-paced operating environment.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of acute OR experience or recent surgical tech training, a high school diploma, and BLS certification. The technician will support the surgical team, manage equipment and supplies, and help with room

Qualifications

• One year acute Operating Room experience in the past three years or completion of a surgical tech program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required; Basic Life Support is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with multiple surgical specialties and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test equipment weekly and ensure sterility and readiness for procedures.
• Prepare and arrange instruments and supplies for the operating room.
• Assist surgeon during procedures by handing instruments and suturing as directed.
• Ensure patient safety and assist with positioning and turnover of the room.
• Read and follow instructions, document operations and participate in standard processes.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical tech

BLS

Reading writing

Communication

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

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. Preferred Qualifications:

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Surgical Technician - Gastroenterology/Endoscopy

LOCATION: Santa Clara, California

REQNUMBER: 1436281

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.