Sr. Surgical Technician - KOP Peri-Op

#138152 Sr. Surgical Technician - KOP Peri-Op

Payroll

Title:

SURGICAL TCHN SR. Department: KOP Peri-Op. Hiring Pay Scale: $38.31 - $47.63 / Hour. Worksite:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion. Appointment Type:
Career. Appointment Percent: 100%. Union: EX Contract. Total Openings: 1.

Work Schedule:

10 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday.

Filing Deadline:
Fri 1/30/2026

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 1-22-26 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.

Under the 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 months of hire date.
• Prior Surgical Technician experience.
• Two (2) years of operating room experience (outpatient and/or inpatient) with various service lines.
• Services experience (at least 2 of the following) on Robotic, Total Joints 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.

• Two (2) year previous Surgical Technician experience.
• Two (2+) or more years of inpatient and/or outpatient operating room experience.
• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

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).

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.

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