Surgical Technician Per Diem - KOP Operating Room - 140778

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgical areas under the supervision of a surgical nurse. Responsibilities include verifying equipment and inventory, coordinating with surgeons on complex cases, and communicating with buyers and vendors about equipment needs.

The role requires OR experience, and familiarity with multiple surgical specialties. Pre-employment checks and flexible hours are part of the position.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience.
• Minimum of two years of operating room experience in outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
• Experience in at least two specialties (Robotic Surgery, Total Joint, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, ENT).
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in various procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists under direction of surgical nurse in less complicated surgical technician duties.
• Verifies specialty equipment and inventory for procedures.
• Contacts surgeons, buyers, vendors for equipment and supply needs.
• Communicates with staff regarding service and equipment issues.
• Notifies surgical supply companies of malfunctioning equipment.
• Provides in-service education to staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instruments

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).