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Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct ...

One California As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a ...

RN - Operating Room (OR) RN - OR Circulator Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure. Assures patient safety throughout ...

Every day you will prepare for and assist in surgical procedures using aseptic techniques, ensuring the operating room is ready and sterile. You will be expected to precisely manage instruments ...

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What is the difference between Operating vs Maintenance?

AspectOperatingMaintenance
Required credentialsTraining in equipment operation, safety certificationsTechnical certifications, repair training
Work environmentProduction floors, factories, plantsWorkshops, repair sites, plant areas
Employer usageOperators run machinery dailyMaintenance staff service and repair equipment
Common search intentHow to operate machineryHow to maintain or repair equipment

Operating involves running and controlling machinery or equipment during production, focusing on daily operation and safety. Maintenance centers on repairing, servicing, and ensuring equipment functions properly over time. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Operating job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.
Operating Room Tech

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Posted 7 days ago


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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our OR Technician/Surgical Technician, you will help the surgical team and patients execute safe and efficient surgical procedures so they can achieve successful patient outcomes and maintain a sterile environment.

Every day you will prepare for and assist in surgical procedures using aseptic techniques, ensuring the operating room is ready and sterile. You will be expected to precisely manage instruments, supplies, and specimens, actively participate in surgical procedures, and maintain a safe working environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong psychomotor and technical skills, excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, clear and effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.

Job Requirements
  • Operating Room Technician in an acute care setting or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program with externship at Mercy San Juan Main OR., upon hire and
  • 1 year (When the unit is staffed with enough experienced surgical techs to support a recent graduate of a surgica ltech program or internship, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered), upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR - authorized by the American Heart Association, upon hire
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Qualifications:
  • Operating Room Technician in an acute care setting or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program with externship at Mercy San Juan Main OR., upon hire and
  • 1 year (When the unit is staffed with enough experienced surgical techs to support a recent graduate of a surgica ltech program or internship, applicants without the requisite experience may be considered), upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR - authorized by the American Heart Association, upon hire
Employment Type: PRN

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