Scope Technician, Head and Neck - Per Diem - 139916

Scope Technician, Head and Neck - Per Diem

Payroll Title: HOSP LAB TCHN 1 PD Department: Cancer Center Clinic Hiring Pay Scale $36.38 / Hour Worksite: Moores Cancer Center Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Filing Deadline: Thu 6/25/2026

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.

Description

Under the direction of the Head and Neck clinical nurse and SPD Technician, this position performs repetitive, less complicated level technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through training.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in setup for specialized procedures performed by the Head & Neck Surgeons, Speech-Language Pathologists, and/or Survivorship Nurse Practitioner
• Performing daily upkeep and ensuring that the equipment used for Head and Neck cancer procedures and high-level disinfection is operational and functional for daily clinic use
• Coordinating care to assure appropriate use of clinic time and resources
• Ordering instrument inventory and supplies
• Collecting and preparing data/images/videos obtained from endoscopy for the licensed provider to determine the plan of care for patients
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to successfully perform the duties assigned to the position.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Previous clinic experience and medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level disinfection/instrument processing. Care of Rhino-Laryngeal Videoscopes.
• Outpatient Oncology Clinic Experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

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: $75,961 - $75,961 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.38 - $36.38

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!

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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. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace