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Sr. Surgical Tech - East Campus Operating Room
San Diego, CAApril 1st, 2026
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, United States#138188 Sr. Surgical Tech - East Campus Operating RoomExtended Deadline: Wed 4/1/2026Apply Now
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.UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 2-2-26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This posting will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
DESCRIPTIONThis 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.
This job posting has been slightly modified as of 2-10-26. These openings are now for a 10-hour shift schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of Accredited Surgical Technologist institution or specialized program.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
A minimum of one (1) year of Surgical Technician experience.
4 years' experience in the Operating room.
Robotic, Neuro, ortho experience.
Proven knowledge of maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
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 QUALIFICATIONSCertified Surgical Technologist (CST).
Urology and GYN experience.
Two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience, preferably in an operating room handling a variety of complex surgical cases.
Current Hospital work experience in same area/environment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONSMust be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Must be able to work various days and on-call based on the Medical Center's business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $79,991 - $99,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $38.31 - $47.63
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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