Senior Surgical Tech - Ophthalmology OR Lead

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support OR operations in a dynamic academic medical center setting. You will assist in complex cases, verify equipment, coordinate with surgeons and vendors, and contribute to staff training as needed.

The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing procedures, with experience in various surgical instrumentations and collaboration with the surgical team.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with 6-month follow‑up.
• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Technician experience.
• Knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide range of duties in the OR using specialized knowledge.
• Verify specialty equipment and inventory for surgeries.
• Coordinate with surgeons, related buyers and vendors for equipment needs.
• Provide education/training to new staff as required.

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BART or BLS certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support OR operations in a dynamic academic medical center setting. You will assist in complex cases, verify equipment, coordinate with surgeons and vendors, and contribute to staff training as needed.

The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing procedures, with experience in various surgical instrumentations and collaboration with the surgical team.