Senior Surgical Technician
- Common Spirit Health
- REDWOOD CITY, CA, USA
- Nov 05, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care.
Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.
- Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
- Participates actively in the staffing needs of the department and hospital.
- Participate in setting up an operating room prior to surgery, opening sterile packs and arranging instruments and equipment according to surgical procedures.
- Assists with ongoing procedure data collection with RN.
- Plans activities (in scrub role) based on priority of physical and procedural needs.
- Plans activities that are based on priority patient care needs considering available resources of time, equipment and supplies.
We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job RequirementsRequired
- High School GED General Studies and
- Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room
- or three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire or
- High School Graduate General Studies and
- Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room or
- three 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
- Graduate of an accredited program of scrub technician program and
- In lieu of certification, hospital will accept three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
Preferred
- Total joint robotic surgery within the past five (5) years
- Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire
Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital 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 recently was 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.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Qualifications
- Required
- High School GED General Studies and
- Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room
- or three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire or
- High School Graduate General Studies and
- Must have either one (1) year of previous acute hospital experience with certification within the past three (3) years in an Operating Room or
- three 3 years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
- Graduate of an accredited program of scrub technician program and
- In lieu of certification, hospital will accept three (3) years acute care hospital experience within the last five (5) years, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Preferred
- Total joint robotic surgery within the past five (5) years
- Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Common Spirit Health is Tracey Huerta.
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
Job Reference
At CommonSpirit Health, we passionately care for the most vulnerable, relentlessly innovate how and where healing can happen and believe in uniting to benefit the common good. Our expansive network spans diverse communities, uniquely positioning us to meet their changing needs, improve population health and help chart the path to health equity.
Our mission, vision and values inform every aspect of our work each day and remind us that we serve our patients, their families, our communities – and each other. Our community health, research and home health programs help us address the primary barriers to healthier communities.
Our mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Our vision
A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
Our values
Compassion | Inclusion | Integrity | Excellence | Collaboration