Surgical Technician Per Diem - KOP Operating Room - 140778

Under direction of surgical nurse, performs less complicated surgical technician duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. This position is assigned surgical technician support to 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 concerning their service, contacting surgical supply companies and their vendors about malfunctioning or broken equipment, and providing continuing education in-service to staff. Performs other related tasks as required.

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist training/institution or equivalent.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within (6) six months of hire date.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting with exposure to various service lines.
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following specialties: Robotic Surgery, Total Joint Procedures, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and ENT.
• 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.

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

• Flexible to work variable hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.