Sr. Surgical Tech - Hillcrest Operating Room - 141920

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Perioperative Services seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team in San Diego. Under supervision, you perform complex surgical technologist duties, verify equipment, and liaise with surgeons and vendors to ensure optimal sterile technique and instrument readiness.

You will also support ongoing staff education and participate in a dynamic educational environment within UC San Diego Health, with benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• BART or BLS certification at hire, with plan to obtain BART within six months.
• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Technician experience.
• Knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in various procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verify specialty equipment and inventory for OR procedures.
• Contact surgeons regarding equipment needs and status.
• Coordinate with supply vendors about malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide continuing education/in-services to staff.

Skills

Surgical Teamwork

Therapeutic environment adherence

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BART or BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

As the only academic medical center in San Diego, UC San Diego Medical Center sets the standard for experienced professionals. Our OR environment is remarkable for many reasons - the support of friendly, trusted co-workers, and the challenges of a dynamic educational atmosphere where people with an insatiable appetite for knowledge thrive. Our OR teams are highly involved in making decisions and are both encouraged and supported by management. You can become a highly valued and validated contributor who can take the reins in any project and succeed. UC San Diego Health's Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team! In addition to working for San Diego's only academic medical center, this position is eligible for our outstanding benefits package day one of employment.

Under general direction of surgical nurse, performs fairly complex surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. 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.
• 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).
• Trauma experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases.
• Endovascular experience highly desirable.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on 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).