Sutter Health·Novato, California
Responsible for preparing the sterile field, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, and passing instruments during surgical operations. Additionally, the role involves maintaining equipment, managing supply inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
Assists surgeons in a variety of surgeries or procedures and determines the needs of the surgeons in a consistent manner to achieve quality patient care.
Establishes and maintains a sterile field, including sterile tables, tools, and patient draping.
Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for each surgical procedure and checks for working order.
Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
Performs quality work in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.
EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED
Other: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (or has certification that evidences education)
OR Military training as a scrub tech
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive (if allowed per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union represented employees)
1 year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $56.30 to $78.81 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
In California, Surgical Technician II roles are typically in steady demand at hospitals and surgical centers that need experienced OR support. This role is competitive because it requires an accredited Operating Room Technician program, BLS certification, and two years of scrubbing experience at CPMC, so matching the exact clinical background matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your application to highlight scrub experience and current certification.
