Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Houston, Texas
Posted: 10-Dec-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 117991
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/18/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/29/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
As the only academic medical center in San Diego, UC San Diego Medical Center sets the standard for experienced professionals. Our OR environment is remarkable for many reasons – the support of friendly, trusted co-workers, and the challenges of a dynamic educational atmosphere where people with an insatiable appetite for knowledge thrive. Our OR teams are highly involved in making decisions and are both encouraged and supported by management. You can become a highly valued and validated contributor who can take the reigns in any project and succeed.
In combination with a surgical nurse, the Surgical Technician performs a wide range of duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. The Surgical Technician supports 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 education/training to new staff. Performs other related tasks as required. Surgical Tech will support Same Day Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Cases.
The primary location is the Hillcrest Same Day Operating Rooms but will cross-train to the Main OR to provide coverage assistance as needed. These positions are full-time 12-hour day shifts, variable start times with some weekend rotations and night call rotations.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, the position will be hired at the Surgical Tech or Sr. Surgical Tech level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist institution or specialized program.
BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Demonstrated Surgical Technician experience.
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).
One to two years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $62,348 - $77,548 Annually
The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
