Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs/HSAs and retirement plans

401(k) and employer match

Job summary

Synergy Surgery Center, part of United Surgical Partners International, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support our fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment. This full-time role requires completion of a Surgical Technician program, state certification, at least 3 years of experience, and a strong team ethic to ensure patient safety and smooth procedures.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, maintaining sterility, preparing supplies, and assisting the circulating nurse and physicians

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• State certification as required by the center.
• Minimum 3 years of surgical technologist experience; ambulatory center preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and aseptic technique; teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical scrub on all procedures and maintain sterile environment.
• Assist circulating nurse and team, gather supplies, and count sponges and instruments.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants; ensure accurate physician preference cards.
• Transport equipment for cleaning and reprocessing; maintain patient privacy and safety.
• Attend in-services and communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and patients.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma / GED

Surgical Technician Program

Job description

Job ID 94807 Date posted 09/08/2026

Welcome to Synergy Surgery Center

Surgical Technologist - Full-time

Our fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center is committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Surgical Technologist/Scrub Tech at Synergy Surgery Center

Job Summary

• Be responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competence.
• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assist circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Assist in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retain all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transport all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assist in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follow all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attend in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintain designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the hospital.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Comply with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Support new hires and existing staff through precepting and/or orienting new hires and existing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Surgical Technician Program and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification as required by state and/or center
• 3 years previous experience required
• previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed
• Must excel in teamwork and possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, engage with patients, and coordinate with physicians.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $33.00 - 40.00/hour (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and years of experience).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.