Sr. Surgical Technician - Outpatient - 134222

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Senior Surgical Technician, where you'll play a vital role in supporting surgical procedures. This position involves working closely with surgical teams, ensuring all necessary equipment is ready, and providing education to staff. With a commitment to equity and diversity, this innovative firm encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about patient care and have the required certifications, this opportunity offers a supportive environment to advance your career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical technician duties under the direction of a surgical nurse.
• Verify specialty equipment and communicate with surgeons regarding needs.

Skills

Surgical Technician experience

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist training

BART or BLS certification

Job description

Sr. Surgical Technician - Outpatient - 134222

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Job Description

Extended Review Date: Tue 4/8/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 01-31-25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 02-12-25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of surgical nurse, performs less complicated surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. This position is assigned surgical technician support to surgical areas within UC San Diego Health. Duties also include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment and supply needs for complex cases, communicating with related buyers and vendors and other staff concerning their service, contacting surgical supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff. Performs other related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within (6) six months of hire date.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience.
• Two (2) years of operating room experience (outpatient and/or inpatient)with various service lines.
• 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

• Two (2) year previous Surgical Technician experience.
• Two (2+) or more years of inpatient and/or outpatient operating room experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Flexible to work variable 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: $76,191 - $94,712 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.49 - $45.36

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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 status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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Payroll Title:

SURGICAL TCHN SR

Department:

KOP Peri-Op

Hiring Pay Scale

$36.49 - $45.36 / Hour

Worksite:

Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

EX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

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Posted: 4/9/2025

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