Job Description

Payroll Title:
SURGICAL TCHN PRN
Department:
JMC Operating Room
Hiring Pay Scale
$40.12 - $49.90 / Hour
Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
2
Work Schedule:
Days, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#131858 Principal Surgical Tech - JMC OR

Extended Deadline: Mon 12/23/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9-6-24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9-17-24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction, the incumbent performs the highest level of 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 all specialty surgical areas within Perioperative Services. Duties include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment 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 Clinical Coordinator 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician training program.
  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
  • Three (3) years of Surgical Tech experience in an Acute/Perioperative Services/Hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
  • Expert knowledge of a wide variety of surgical instrumentation used in various surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills in customer service, problem-solving, and taking initiative.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • NBSTSA certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST).
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Expert knowledge of ENT service

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: $83,771 - $104,191 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $40.12 - $49.90

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).


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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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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