Surgical Technologist

Company: Tenet North Cal
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Tenet North Cal is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in San Ramon, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience! /n Shift: Evening /n Hours: /n Job Type: Full Time /n Job Summary /n Under the supervision of the perioperative registered nurse, assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Performs additional duties related to the preparation and maintenance of a safe operating room environment. When on-call must arrive to the Hospital within 30 minutes. 1. Assists in preparing the operating room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure. 2. Demonstrates aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, performing the surgical handscrub, setting up procedures and maintaining the sterile field intraoperatively. 3. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to maintain equipment and insure supplies are available for surgical procedures. 4. Assists in positioning and draping of patient for surgical procedures. 5. Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. 6. Is responsible for the care of instruments/equipment during the intraoperative phase and postoperative phase, as necessary. 7. Follows written procedures for steam, and sterrad sterilization. 8. Consults with other staff members, when in question or unfamiliar with equipment, instruments or procedure. 9. Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens, accurately handling specimens at all times. 10. Accurately completes operating room sponge, needle and instrument counts. Follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count reporting all discrepancies to the circulating nurse and surgeon. Adheres to policy utilizing sponge accounting system. 11. Maintains a safe environment for the patient, co-workers and self, per hospital policies and procedures. 12. Protects the patient’s dignity and right to privacy closely observing the patient with minimal disturbance. 13. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. 14. Responds effectively in a prompt, precise and professional manner in emergency situations. 15. Demonstrates the ability to respond within 30 minutes when on call. 16. Assists with the orientation of students and new personnel to the department as assigned. 17. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities. 18. Assumes responsibility for own learning and clinical competence. 19. Is punctual and reports to work when scheduled. Returns from breaks on time. 20. Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date. 21. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards. 22. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations. 23. Performs all other duties as assigned. Tenet North Cal Job ID 2503032665. Posted job title: Surgical Tech Benefits - Sign-On bonus

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