Mercy Hospital Folsom·Folsom, California
The Operating Room Technician is responsible for preparing the surgical suite and maintaining sterile conditions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They actively assist the surgical team by managing instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout 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 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.
Technical Skills: 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.
Prepares intraoperative staples/sutures and cuts sutures as requested.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with an externship at MHF's Main OR Or one (1) year of experience.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with a completed externship or possess at least one year of relevant experience. A 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.
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