Senior Surgical Technician

About the role

As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care. Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes. Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Participates actively in the staffing needs of the department and hospital.

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setting up an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and equipment according to surgical procedures.
• Assists with ongoing procedure data collection with RN.
• Plans activities (in scrub role) based on priority of physical and procedural needs.
• Plans activities that are based on priority patient care needs considering available resources of time, equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Studies)
• Must have either:
  • 1 year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past 3 years in an Operating Room
  • OR 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last 5 years, upon hire
• Graduate of an accredited program of scrub technician program
• In lieu of certification, hospital will accept 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last 5 years, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Preferred: Total joint surgery experience within the past 5 years
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire OR Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire

Pay

Pay Range $52.84 - $61.80 /hour