Per Diem - Surgical Technician - Hillcrest OR - 134078

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 reigns in any project and succeed.

UC San Diego Health's Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team!

Under general direction of surgical nurse, performs fairly complex surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. 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.

• Prior Surgical Technician experience working in an inpatient main operating room.
• Completion of surgical training from an accredited institution or specialized program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within (6) six months of hire date.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in various surgical procedures.

• 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.