Surgical Technologist

#140805 Principal Surgical Tech - Hillcrest Operating Room Filing Deadline: Thu 8/27/2026 Payroll Title: SURGICAL TCHN PRN Department: HC Operating Room Hiring Pay Scale: $44.68 - $55.57 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Nights, 12 Hour Shifts, Monday-Sunday 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 reins in any project and succeed. UC San Diego Health’s Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team! In addition to working for San Diego’s only academic medical center, this position is eligible for our outstanding benefits package day one of employment. Under direction, performs advanced/lead-level surgical technologist duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. In addition to performing the duties of the Sr Surgical Tech, the incumbent serves in a lead/subject matter expert capacity providing support to designated specialty surgical areas within Perioperative Services. In collaboration with the Nursing Service Line Coordinator, duties include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment, instrumentation and supply needs for complex cases, communicating with related buyers, vendors, and other staff concerning their service, contacting surgical supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff. Assists the unit leadership with service related activities and identifying opportunities to streamline the operations relative to the surgical tech role. Functions as a preceptor, mentor and resource to new staff and other scrub personnel. Performs other related duties as required. This is for a PM shift with scheduled hours starting at 1300 - 2100 or 1430 - 2300. The final schedule will be discussed with the selected interviewee. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician training program. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. CPR/BLS healthcare provider (recognized by AHA or equivalent). Three (3) years of Surgical Tech experience in an Acute/Perioperative Services/Hospital setting. Must have Inpatient OR, Same Day Surgery, strong Robotics, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Spine and Level 1 Trauma experience. Demonstrated expertise in one complex surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties. Demonstrated skills in precepting, time management and organization of supplies and equipment. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS NBSTSA certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST). Leadership/Lead experience. Process improvement and/or precepting experience preferred. 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 Annual Full Pay Range: $93,292 - $116,030 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $44.68 - $55.57 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). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 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. 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. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. 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