Surgical Tech I: OR Support & Patient Care

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the operating room, with a 12/36 schedule and weekend coverage. The role requires BLS, recent OR experience or new grad, and may involve on-call shifts. Join a team that emphasizes patient safety and efficient, sterile case management.

The position is unionized under SEIU-UHW; compensation is hourly with union terms, and duties include patient care, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons to ensure ready cases.

Qualifications

• Within last 12 months, OR/surgical tech experience, or recent graduation from accredited program.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (BLS) required.
• Preferred CST certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care duties in the operating room suite.
• Assist with room setup, instrument handling, and case preparation.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adherence to safety policies.
• Support surgeon and scrub staff to ensure timely, accurate procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA

Recent graduation from accredited surgical technologist program (CAAHEP, ABHES)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the operating room, with a 12/36 schedule and weekend coverage. The role requires BLS, recent OR experience or new grad, and may involve on-call shifts. Join a team that emphasizes patient safety and efficient, sterile case management.

The position is unionized under SEIU-UHW; compensation is hourly with union terms, and duties include patient care, instrument handling, and collaboration with surgeons to ensure ready cases.