Senior OR Tech | Robotics, Neuro & Ortho

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; Del Cerro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Surgical Technician Support role to assist specialty surgical areas and verify equipment and inventory.

The position involves contacting surgeons and supply vendors about equipment issues and providing continuing education in-services to staff, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment for procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• A minimum of one year of Surgical Technician experience.
• 4 years' experience in the Operating room.
• Robotic, Neuro, ortho experience.
• Proven knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical areas with technician support and equipment management.
• Verify specialty equipment and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with surgeons and vendors about equipment issues.
• Provide in-service education to staff.

Skills

Surgical technician experience

Operating room experience

Robotic/Neuro/Ortho experience

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Patient safety in surgical procedures

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BART or BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08-20-2026 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

This position is assigned surgical technician support to several specialty surgical areas within UC San Diego Health. Duties also include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment, contacting supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist institution or specialized program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Technician experience.
• 4 years' experience in the Operating room.
• Robotic, Neuro, ortho experience.
• Proven knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in various surgical procedures.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Urology and GYN experience.
• Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases.
• Current Hospital work experience in same area/environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work various days and on-call based on the Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $84,835 - $111,917 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $40.63 - $53.60

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).