Sr. Surgical Technician- Operating Room

Department Description

The Division of Perioperative Services Delivers patient care through provision and management of capital, supplies, instrumentation, and technological support as well as human resources in collaboration with medical and para-medical staff to effectively manager patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergent surgical intervention.

Job Summary
Final Filing Date : 8/9/2022
Salary Range : $37.10 - $46.17
*This position may be eligible for hiring-on bonus*
Salary Frequency : Hourly
Appointment Type : Career
Percentage of Time : 100%
Shift Hour : 0630-1700, 1030-2100, 1430-2300, 1830-0700
Location : Main Hospital
City : Sacramento
Union Representation : Yes
Benefits Eligible : Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Reposted on 5/27

Responsibilities
This position is responsible for assisting with patient care in close working relationship with the surgical team. The role primarily provides technical support for surgical procedures dealing with instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Exercises initiative, originality and judgment in applying established principles and practices to new and unusual events relating to areas of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of recent Surgical Technologist experience
• Graduation from an accredited program that meets the curriculum requirements defined in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Surgical Technology (CST) preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours, rotating shifts dictated by on call responsibilities.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of AORN standards and recommended practices.
• Knowledge of AST guidelines and AAMI recommended practices.
• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
• Must be able to meet the essential functions of the position, standing for long periods of time, move patients and equipment.
• Participates in emergency situation with short notice.
• THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, DRUG SCREEN, LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING, MEDICAL EVALUATION CLEARANCE, AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

EEO
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.



To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=21837&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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