Sr. Surgical Tech - East Campus Operating Room - 140333

Sr. Surgical Tech - East Campus Operating Room

Extended Deadline: Tue 8/4/2026

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 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.

Annual Full Pay Range: $84,000 - $104,421 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $40.23 - $50.01

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.