Per Diem Surgical Tech I: OR Support & Patient Care

Sharp; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, CA seeks a Surgical Tech I for the operating room with variable shifts and a per diem schedule. You will provide patient care duties and OR support, ensuring sterile technique and proper instrument handling.

Required: recent OR experience or grad from an accredited program; BLS for Healthcare Providers; strong communication and teamwork in busy cases. Union membership is part of terms under SEIU-UHW.

Qualifications

• Recent OR or surgical tech experience, or graduation from an accredited program.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification required.
• HS diploma or equivalent; CST certification preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced OR.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care duties in the operating room and unit support.
• Set up sterile fields, pass instruments, and maintain counts.
• Assist with room preparation and instrument handling per protocol.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and post-case duties.

Skills

Operating room experience

Surgical technologist

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CST certification (preferred)

Job description

Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, CA seeks a Surgical Tech I for the operating room with variable shifts and a per diem schedule. You will provide patient care duties and OR support, ensuring sterile technique and proper instrument handling.

Required: recent OR experience or grad from an accredited program; BLS for Healthcare Providers; strong communication and teamwork in busy cases. Union membership is part of terms under SEIU-UHW.