Sr. Surgical Tech/Surgical Tech Float - Periop Float Pool - PT Days

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,585; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA is hiring a Sr. Surgical Tech to assist with direct patient care during procedures, prepare and stock the OR, and ensure aseptic technique and equipment readiness.

This role may float between UCI Health locations and requires two years of surgical technologist experience and completion of an accredited surgical technology program. English communication and the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of demonstrated surgical technologist experience in an acute care facility.
• Successful completion of an accredited course in surgical technology.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, and understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care activities during medical procedures.
• Prepares and stocks the OR before and after surgery, gathering and organizing clean and sterile supplies.
• Sets sterile instrument fields; maintains aseptic techniques.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff and participates on departmental committees.
• Required to float between UCI Health locations as needed.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Sr. Surgical Tech utilizes advanced surgical techniques, working as part of the healthcare team to assist with direct patient care activities during medical procedures. Ensures the environment is safe, equipment is functioning properly and procedures are conducted in a way to maximize patient safety. Prepares and stocks the OR before and after surgery, by gathering and organizing clean and sterile supplies. Sets sterile instrument fields; maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with the orientation of new staff and participates on departmental committees. Required to float between UCI Health locations as needed.

Applicants with less than two years of experience may be considered as a Surgical Tech (8931) with a pay range of $32.01–$39.78. Applicants with two or more years of experience may be considered as a Sr. Surgical Tech (8930) with a pay range of $34.64–$43.07.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of demonstrated surgical technologist experience in multiple specialties in an acute care facility
• Successful completion of an accredited course in surgical technology
• Required to float between the Orange and Irvine locations as needed
• Completion of clinical training in an acute care perioperative setting, preferably in an academic medical center
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, and understanding of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a national Scrub Technician certification

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose any misconduct occurring within the last seven years.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.