Surgical Technician: OR Setup & Instrument Support

The County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Surgical Technician to assist under RN supervision in preparing the operating/procedure room, handing instruments to the surgeon, and performing follow-up tasks after surgery. You will help set up, open sterile packs, and restock rooms to support sterile, efficient procedures.

This role requires completion of high school and at least one year of surgical tech experience or certification from an accredited school, with BLS/CPR certification required on

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and one year of experience as a surgical technician or graduation and certification from an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Certification from a nationally recognized Certification Board is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs for operations.
• Hands sterile instruments and surgical supplies to the surgeon during an operation.
• Assist in setting up an operating room prior to surgery.
• Opens sterile packs and arranges instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking operating/procedure rooms.
• Assist in securing instruments, supplies or equipment as needed.
• Clean, pick, count and sterilize instruments as required.
• Keep records of operating room activities.

Skills

Surgical room teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Reading and following instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technology certification or equivalent training

1 year experience as surgical technician

Job description

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Surgical Technician to assist under RN supervision in preparing the operating/procedure room, handing instruments to the surgeon, and performing follow-up tasks after surgery. You will help set up, open sterile packs, and restock rooms to support sterile, efficient procedures.

This role requires completion of high school and at least one year of surgical tech experience or certification from an accredited school, with BLS/CPR certification required on