Payroll Title:
SURGICAL TCHN SR Department:
EC Main OR Hiring Pay Scale
$40.63 - $53.60 / Hour Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Days, 10 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday
#140985 Sr. Surgical Tech - East Campus Operating RoomFiling Deadline: Tue 9/1/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONThis 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 institution or specialized program.
- BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
- A minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Technician experience.
- 4 years' experience in the Operating room.
- Robotic, Neuro, ortho 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).
- Urology and GYN experience.
- Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases.
- Current Hospital work experience in same area/environment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Must be able to work various days and on-call based on the Medical Center's business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $84,835 - $111,917 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $40.63 - $53.60
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).
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