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Per Diem Surgical Tech - Operating Room - La Jolla - 129300

UC San Diego, Oakland, California, United States, 94616


Per Diem Surgical Tech - Operating Room - La Jolla - 129300

Extended Deadline: Tue 5/14/2024UC 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.DESCRIPTION

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.Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health is a 364-bed advanced medical center. Its medical services include advanced surgery, cancer care, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical trials, birthing options and more. There is a total of 24 operating rooms (ORs), including a 4-OR intraoperative imaging suite with an MRI machine and intra operative CT scanner, designed to support the most advanced brain and spine surgeries.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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.Three (3+) or more years of Surgical Technician experience in a cardiovascular operating room.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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).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: $86,986 - $86,986 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)Hourly Equivalent: $41.66 - $41.66Factors 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!APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Payroll Title: SURGICAL TCHN PDDepartment: JMC Operating RoomHiring Pay Scale: $40.45 / HourWorksite: La Jolla Medical CenterAppointment Type: Per DiemAppointment Percent: 20%Union: Not specifiedTotal Openings: 5Work Schedule: Days, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday-SaturdayPosted : 4/12/2024Job Status : On CallJob Reference # : 129300

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