Lead Surgical Technician - Main Surgery General - Full time Day

Company: Providence
Location: Eureka
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Lead Surgical Technician - Main Surgery General - Full time Day at Providence summary: Lead Surgical Technician responsible for scrubbing and assisting surgeons during procedures, organizing equipment and supplies, coordinating inventory and instrument maintenance, and training staff on specialty instruments and procedures. Requires completion of an accredited surgical technologist program, national certification, BLS, and 5 years of hospital-based surgical technologist experience. Full-time 12-hour day shifts at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, CA with benefits and career development in a clinical support role. Description Lead Surgical Technician - Main Surgery General at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 12-hour Day shifts. Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka provides outstanding patient care, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in 8 types of care, including heart attack, pneumonia, diabetes, and maternity care. Our hospital's commitment to excellence is also demonstrated through our receipt of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Specialty Care award for our knee and hip replacement services as well as our elevated level of maternity care. Join our reputable team and be part of a healthcare institution known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care. The Lead Surgical Technician employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to: Perform scrubbing responsibilities and assist the Surgeon during the surgical intervention on patients of various ages. Organize the equipment and supply needs for assigned service line. Coordinate supply par levels for their service with Materials Management personnel. Collaborates with surgeons and SPD manager to standardize trays. Review all specialty instrument trays at least yearly and revises recipes and trays as needed. Collaborates with SPD manager to maintain specialty instruments as needed. Assist with the education of new employees (Endo, OR and SPD) to specialty instruments. Identifies the need to either repair, sharpen or reorder specialty instruments and scopes as needed. Assists with the in-servicing of new specialty procedures, supplies, instruments and/or equipment. Assists new and existing personnel with cross training to the specialty service appropriate to position. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: Coursework/Training - Proof of Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program NCST or NCCT. National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire. National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire. 5 years - Hospital based Surgical Technologist experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 408744 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 7800 MAIN SURGERY GENERAL Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St Work Location: St Joseph Hospital Eureka Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $41.95 - $53.68 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Surgical Technician, Location:Eureka, CA-95501 Keywords: surgical technologist, lead surgical tech, perioperative services, operating room, sterile processing, instrument management, surgical tray coordination, clinical training, BLS certified, surgical instruments

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