Surgical Technician

commonspirit· Surgery
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. 

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.To be successful in this role, you will need to possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

  • Assists the surgeon as a scrubbed member of the team by passing instruments, sponges and sutures
  • Assists in assembling, preparing, cleaning, adjusting and storing equipment and supplies used in surgeries
  • Assists in setting up each case and positions furniture and equipment in operating rooms appropriate to specific surgeries, which includes picking instruments and suture for each case
  • Maintains a safe working environment for patient care by following standard and special cleaning procedures. Appraises the operational efficiency of all equipment and takes proper steps to solve existing problems prior to admitting patient
  • Scrubs in and allows adequate time to prepare for each case
  • Assists in positioning and draping of patients and gowning and gloving of physician and assistants

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • One year recent experience in the acute care arena as operating room scrub tech and/or combination of recent education, certification and experience required
  • Two years Cardiac Surgery experience required if working in CSOR

Preferred

  • Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
  • Two years recent OR experience with Redding area surgeons procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Surgical Technician position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Surgical Technician role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Surgical Technician role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Surgical Technician role in the Surgery department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Surgical Technician at commonspirit belong to?
This Surgical Technician position is part of the Surgery department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Surgical Technician position at commonspirit?
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When was the Surgical Technician job at commonspirit posted?
This Surgical Technician position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Surgical Technician
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