Surgical Technician Per Diem - KOP Operating Room - 140778

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Surgical Technician under the direction of a surgical nurse to perform less complicated surgical technician duties across surgical areas. This position includes verification of specialty equipment and inventory, coordinating with surgeons, buyers, and vendors for complex cases, and contacting surgical supply companies about malfunctioning equipment.

The role also involves providing continuing education in-service to staff and performing related duties as

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience.
• Minimum of two years OR experience in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Experience in two of Robotic Surgery, Total Joint Procedures, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and ENT.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform less complicated surgical technician duties under a nurse's direction.
• Verify specialty equipment and inventory; contact surgeons for equipment needs.
• Coordinate with buyers and vendors for complex cases; communicate about malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide continuing education in-service to staff.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

BART/BLS

OR experience

Specialties exposure

Instrumentation knowledge

Education/Training

Education

Surgical Technologist training

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under 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.


• Minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting with exposure to various service lines.


• Experience in at least two (2) of the following specialties: Robotic Surgery, Total Joint Procedures, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and ENT.


• 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

• 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: $96,862 - $96,862 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.39 - $46.39

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).