Senior Surgical Technician - Redwood City, 40hrs/Days/8's
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationRedwood City, CA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live3d ago
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Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery
Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment
Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians
At least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician
Demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification
Coordinates configuration of equipment to provide ease of use
Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments
Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case
Assists team members to place and position patient on table
Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors
Performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation
Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy
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
Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies
Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure
Motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Specifically and regularly assigned to direct, check, review, assign, organize, coordinate, train and reporting on the work of one (1) or more other Surgical Technicians; or who have a least two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform, and under general supervision frequently do perform, the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.
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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.
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Assists team members to place and position patient on table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff. Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required.
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Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.
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Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care.
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Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover.
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Washes and sterilizes equipment.
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Recommends to manager guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new/replacement equipment, additional parts and supplies.
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Assembles/complies case carts with supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for the procedure.
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Performs other related duties as necessary.
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Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
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