Scope Technician - Head & Neck Surgery - 141937

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a detail‑oriented professional to oversee sterile processing, purchasing, inventory and equipment management across the department, including coordinating competency and quality assurance. The role supports procedural setup and scope maintenance while ensuring proper equipment maintenance and compliance.

You will also coordinate internal and external supply orders, restock inventory, provide sterile processing training, and collaborate

Qualifications

• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain within six months.
• Current experience in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery is required.
• Recent experience in scope and instrument processing is demonstrated.
• Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sterile processing, purchasing, inventory and equipment management.
• Coordinate competency and quality assurance activities.
• Set up and assist in procedures within scope of practice; maintain equipment.
• Coordinate supply orders, restock inventory and support EPIC front desk tasks.

Skills

BART or BLS qualified

Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery exp

Scope and instrument processing exp

Ability to perform duties and adapt

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11-2-2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the incumbent is responsible for oversight of activities and competencies related to sterile processing, purchasing, inventory and equipment management, including oversight and coordination of competency and quality assurance.

Duties include setting up and assisting physician/nurse in all procedures (including cystoscopies and less advance procedures) that is within the scope of practice, maintaining equipment and ensuring appropriate scope washing/maintenance compliance, coordination of internal and external supply orders, restocking and maintaining inventory, providing training relating to sterile processing procedures and processes, investigating and collaborating with vendors and Facilities Engineering on equipment repair issues, service delivery, and technical problems, assisting with administrative and clinical tasks in the department including EPIC front desk functions and rooming/discharging patients to maintain clinic flow. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Current experience in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery required.
• Demonstrated recent experience in Scope and Instrument processing.
• Possess the Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working as Medical Assistant
• Certification of completion of a medical assistant training program.
• Previous experience working in Surgery, Urology, ENT or similar specialty
• Demonstrated LEAN training.
• Sterilization/instrument processing.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Ability to float to all clinics with high level of efficiency and flexibility.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $67,756 - $84,188 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $32.45 - $40.32

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).