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How much do kaiser permanente surgical tech jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for kaiser permanente surgical tech in the United States is $1,882.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,403.85 and $2,307.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Kaiser Permanente surgical tech do?

As a Surgical Tech at Kaiser Permanente, your day typically involves preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting the surgical team during procedures by anticipating the needs of surgeons and nurses. You’ll set up instruments and supplies, maintain a sterile field, and ensure patient safety guidelines are followed throughout each procedure. Working closely with surgeons, RNs, and anesthesiologists, you play a crucial role in facilitating timely, efficient surgical operations. The work can be demanding and fast-paced, but it offers opportunities to build strong technical skills and contribute directly to patient care.

What is a Kaiser Permanente surgical tech?

A Kaiser Permanente Surgical Tech is a healthcare professional who assists surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff during surgical procedures. They prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure all necessary instruments are ready for use. Surgical techs also assist during procedures by passing instruments to surgeons and managing surgical supplies. At Kaiser Permanente, they work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, adhering to high standards for patient care and safety. This role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, and knowledge of sterile techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kaiser Permanente surgical tech?

To thrive as a Kaiser Permanente Surgical Tech, you need a solid understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, anatomy, and a diploma from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent certification. Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs), surgical instruments, and certification such as CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) are typically required. Attention to detail, excellent teamwork, communication, and the ability to stay composed under pressure are important soft skills. These abilities ensure surgical procedures run smoothly, maintain patient safety, and support efficient collaboration in the operating room.

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Infographic showing various Kaiser Permanente Surgical Tech job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 13% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,880 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Surg Tech - Variable Shifts and Schedules

Kaiser Permanente

Riverside, CA • On-site

$33.26 - $36.68/hr

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Job Summary:
Assists during surgery as member of surgical team by passing instruments and supplies following established policies, procedures and standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assists during surgery as member of surgical team by passing instruments and supplies and assisting as directed; recognizes and responds to and assists in acute emergency situations.
  • Conforms to prescribed aseptic techniques required for surgical procedures by scrubbing prior to working in sterile field or area.
  • Completes necessary arrangements of operating room prior to surgical procedures by setting up or laying out instruments, surgical trays, and assembling equipment items as required for particular procedure.
  • Cleans operating room after surgical procedures by removing and disposing of contaminated instruments; disassembling instruments for sterilization required.
  • Maintains and ensures operational readiness of instruments and equipment, departmental supplies and sterilized items.
  • May perform patient care functions such as patient prepping, and operating a variety of electronic equipment as directed.
  • Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other staff members.
  • Performs other duties as required such as transports patients and assists in orienting and training of new staff personnel.
  • Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • 2000 hours Operating Room scrub or equivalent military experience within the last three years and competency scrubbing for all types of surgical procedures (except open heart) or must be a recent graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician or military equivalent program within the last six months.
Education
  • N/A
License, Certification, Registration
  • Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Variable
Working Hours Start: Variable
Working Hours End: Variable
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Surg Tech I
Pay Range: $33.26 - $36.68 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

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