Surgical Tech I - Surgery - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego is seeking a Surgical Tech I for per diem/part-time work. You will support the operating room team by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with case setup according to the surgeon’s preference cards.

Requirements include recent OR experience or a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program and BLS certification. Weekend and on-call shifts may be required, with union accommodations under the SEIU-UHW agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operating room or surgical tech role within the last 12 months or graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care duties in the operating room suite and support scrub personnel.
• Set up cases per the surgeon's preference card and ensure instrument trays match lists.
• Assist with room preparation, obtain supplies, and maintain instrument counts and sterile technique.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and participate in teaching and mentoring new staff.

Connaissances

Aseptic technique

Sterile field setup

Instrument passing

Surgical teamwork

Formation

Surgical technologist program graduate

HS Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

## Surgical Tech I - Surgery - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Per DiemApply: San Diego, CA: Part time: Posted Today: JR209485**Hours:****Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**12/36 - 12 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:**1 weekend shift per 4-week schedule**Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**On-Call Required:**Yes**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**$36.000 - $45.000 - $50.390This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 09/01/26 to 09/09/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.**What You Will Do** Provides specific patient care duties and performs unit support activities in the operating room suite. **Required Qualifications*** Experience as an operating room or surgical technician in a hospital or ambulatory setting within the last 12 months; or graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program (such as CAAHEP, ABHES, etc.) within the last 12 months.* AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED**Preferred Qualifications*** H.S. Diploma or Equivalent* Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) -PREFERRED**Essential Functions** * Communication Updates surgeon preference card per entity specific processes. Complies with all count policies and procedures. Appropriate report is given to relieving scrub personnel.* Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Accountable that instrument trays match the instrument list provided in tray. Need to escalate when incomplete. Provides appropriate care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment, including loss prevention. Assists in room preparation, obtains necessary supplies, and sets up cases per the preference card. Picks cases following physician preference card.* Quality Care Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals, including, but not limited to surgical time-out, medication/fluid labeling on the sterile field, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures by anticipating needs prior and during each case. Identifies problems and takes appropriate action, without prompting, to accomplish department objectives and improved quality of care. Participates in teaching and mentoring new employees. Role models the Sharp Experience.* Finance Assist in achieving department expense per unit of service through judicious use of supplies. Identifies opportunities for cost containment or improvement of patient care.* General Support Works additional or different shifts as requested and where appropriate. Responsible for department tasks beyond routine responsibilities. Assists with new employee orientation and training of students. Consistently fulfills commitments for additional responsibilities. Does not require direction to use utilize down time effectively including, but not limited to assisting other staff, restocking of rooms, and instrument processing. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Solid understanding of anatomy, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, instruments, sterilization, and OR safety.* Must have skills in setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, maintaining counts, and anticipating surgeon needs.* Must be able to communicate clearly with the surgical team, respond quickly to changes, maintain strict attention to detail, and uphold infection prevention standards.