Surgical Technologist - SSRS - Resource Team

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the System-wide Resource Services team in San Diego. You will ensure operating rooms are sterile and ready for cases, scrub for procedures, and monitor the sterile field throughout surgery.

Posting notes a full-time, benefits-eligible role with a retention bonus incentive up to 7K for eligible new hires and travel to multiple campus locations in the San Diego area.

Qualifications

• One year recent experience as a Surgical Technologist and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating rooms are ready for surgery with sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitor sterile field throughout procedures.
• Scrub for cases and anticipate needs of surgeon and team.
• Transport patients and coordinate room turnover.
• Coordinate outside vendors and train others in the operating room.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth operations in surgical services.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Team player

Surgical Technologist experience

Surgical experience 2+ years

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist training program

Job description

Description

This is a full time, benefitted position with a varied shift. This role has a Bonus up to $7K for eligible new hires

Travel Requirements: Will be assigned to one of the five (5) Scripps Health hospital campuses: Encinitas, La Jolla, San Diego, Torrey Pines, and Chula Vista.

Our Scripps System-wide Resource Services (SSRS) department supports the entire Scripps Health system.

Join our Scripps SSRS team as a Surgical Tech where you will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. This includes the following: ensures operating rooms are ready for surgery, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are sterile and ready for use. Monitors sterile field throughout procedure. Scrubs for cases, anticipates the needs of the physician and operating team. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues. Positions and transports patients. Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary. Coordinates outside vendors and trains others that work in the operating room as needed. Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in surgical services.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Qualifications

Required:

• One (1) year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification preferred.
• 2 years or more surgical tech experience

Job

Pt Care Technical

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS SYSTEMWIDE RESOURCE SERVICES

Work Locations

SCRIPPS SYSTEMWIDE RESOURCE SERVICES

4555 EXECUTIVE DR

SAN DIEGO 92121

Organization

Scripps Health Corp

Job Posting

Sep 1, 2026, 8:32:45 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 34.97 - Maximum Rate (USD): 50.69

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.