UC San Diego Health
Sr. Surgical Technician - Hillcrest Operating Room - 136913
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Sr. Surgical Technician - Hillcrest Operating Room - 136913 role at UC San Diego Health. Filing Deadline: Mon 10/13/2025. Apply Now. UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. Pay Transparency: Annual Full Pay Range: $79,991 - $99,451 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $38.31 - $47.63. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. Responsibilities
Under general direction of a surgical nurse, performs fairly complex surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. This position is assigned surgical technician support to several specialty surgical areas within UC San Diego Health. Duties also include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment, contacting supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff. Minimum Qualifications
Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist program or specialized institution. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. A minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Technician experience. Proven knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures. 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). Trauma experience preferred. Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases. Endovascular experience highly desirable. 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. Additional Information
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. Vaccination requirements may apply as per University policies. UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco-free environment. Drug screening may be required where permitted by law. Applications/resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date.
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Sr. Surgical Technician - Hillcrest Operating Room - 136913 role at UC San Diego Health. Filing Deadline: Mon 10/13/2025. Apply Now. UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. Pay Transparency: Annual Full Pay Range: $79,991 - $99,451 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $38.31 - $47.63. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. Responsibilities
Under general direction of a surgical nurse, performs fairly complex surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. This position is assigned surgical technician support to several specialty surgical areas within UC San Diego Health. Duties also include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment, contacting supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff. Minimum Qualifications
Completion of Accredited Surgical Technologist program or specialized institution. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. A minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Technician experience. Proven knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures. 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). Trauma experience preferred. Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases. Endovascular experience highly desirable. 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. Additional Information
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. Vaccination requirements may apply as per University policies. UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco-free environment. Drug screening may be required where permitted by law. Applications/resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date.
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