Surgical Tech Per Diem - Same Day Surgery - 139356

#139356 Surgical Tech Per Diem - Same Day Surgery Payroll Title: SURGICAL TCHN PD Department: SAME DAY SURGERY Hiring Pay Scale: $43.74 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 2 Work Schedule: Days, 10‑Hour Shifts, Monday‑Friday 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 decision‑making 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. 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. These ST positions will involve 12‑hour shifts during the day. In combination with a surgical nurse, the Surgical Technician performs a wide range of duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. The Senior 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 regarding 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 Operating Rooms, Main Operating Room, Night Call, Weekends and Holidays in conjunction with all other surgical techs in the unit. The work location for this position is the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion (MOPP), 2nd Floor Clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist institution or specialized program. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. A minimum of three (3) years of Surgical Technician experience. Strong Orthopedics and/or Sports Medicine 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 this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Lead experience. Outpatient surgery experience. Two (2) years of Surgical Technician scrub experience including Robot, Sports Med, Urology, Total Joints, and Complex GYN. Outpatient experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Must float to Main OR and take call as needed. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Pay Transparency Act. Annual Full Pay Range: $91,329 - $91,329 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $43.74. 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. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined that they committed misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. 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. Compliance disclosures: If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs. Other workplace policies include policies on smoking, marijuana, and drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego