Mercy Hospital Folsom·Folsom, California
Provide technical and supportive services in the Operating Room to ensure seamless and safe surgical functions. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, preparing instruments and supplies, and assisting during surgical procedures.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California.
Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom 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 has been 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.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator.Every day, you may access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy.
Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility.To be successful in this role requires meticulous attention, strong surgical and sterile technique knowledge, excellent teamwork, and adherence to all policies.
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 Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at MHF's Main OR or one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Tech.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with a specific externship or have one year of experience as an OR Tech. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
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.
