Surgical Technologist I – OR Scrub & Support

Kaiser Permanente; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in California. Under supervision, you will prepare and organize the OR, pass instruments, and maintain aseptic conditions throughout procedures.

You will scrub for surgeries, assist with draping, retract tissue, manage hemostasis, count instruments, and help with specimen handling. Prior OR or military scrub experience is required, with BLS and certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• One year of operating room or military scrub experience within the last two years.
• Surgical Technologist Certificate within 6 months of hire from NBSTSA OR NSTC certificate - Technologist in Surgery within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during surgery as a member of surgical team; passes instruments and supplies; scrubs and adheres to sterile technique.
• Aids in draping the patient and positioning as directed.
• Provides tissue retraction and can hold retractor under surgeon direction.
• Assists in hemostasis using a Bovie and clamps as directed by the surgeon.
• Assists with sponging, suctioning, counts of sponges and instruments.
• Prepares sutures for incision closure and applies surgical dressings as directed.
• Responds to emergencies according to established procedures and policies.
• Assists with specimen handling and handoffs to circulator, ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Ensures proper sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic technique; handles and stores surgical supplies.
• Assists surgeons with procedures in other patient areas as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in California. Under supervision, you will prepare and organize the OR, pass instruments, and maintain aseptic conditions throughout procedures.

You will scrub for surgeries, assist with draping, retract tissue, manage hemostasis, count instruments, and help with specimen handling. Prior OR or military scrub experience is required, with BLS and certification within 6 months of hire.