Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California
Prepare the surgical suite and maintain sterile conditions using physician preference cards for instruments and supplies. Actively assist during surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safe handling of sharps.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California.
Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the surgical healthcare team, providing essential technical and supportive services within our fast-paced Operating Room environment.
You will be instrumental in preparing the surgical suite, ensuring sterile conditions, and actively assisting during procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.Every day you will meticulously set up and prepare the operating room, utilizing physician's preference cards to obtain necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for each case.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical skills with a deep understanding of aseptic technique principles.
You will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate as a team member, anticipate surgical needs, and maintain a safe working environment.
Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
Responsible and accountable for using aseptic technique principles in preparation for and assisting with surgical procedures and to create and maintain a sterile field.
Sets up and is prepared sufficiently ahead of time to prevent delays in the schedule and to facilitate case flow.
Utilizes physician's preference cards/receipts to obtain instruments, supplies, and equipment in preparation for each case.
Maintains adequate supplies during procedure, anticipates needs and is an active participant in surgical procedures.
Responsible and accountable for sharps containment, safety and disposal to facilitate safe handling by assistants.
Job Requirements Required One year Operating Room Technician in an acute care setting.(When the unit is staffed with enough experienced surgical techs to support a recent graduate of a surgical tech program or internship, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered.) Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Requires one year of experience as an Operating Room Technician in an acute care setting, though recent graduates may be considered. Must possess Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
In California, Operating Room Technician roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, especially where surgical volume is high. These positions are competitive because employers often look for formal surgical tech training, required certifications, and hands-on ambulatory center experience, along with strong aseptic technique knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any OR or ambulatory experience in your application.
