Surgical Tech Per Diem - EC Main OR - 138235

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.

• 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.
• 4 years' experience in the Operating room.
• Robotic, Neuro, ortho experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in various surgical procedures.

• OR experience, trauma experience
• Urology and GYN experience

• 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.