Sr. Surgical Technician - KOP Peri-Op

Overview

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
Filing Deadline:
Fri 1/30/2026

Position
Senior Surgical Technician - KOP Peri-Op

Notes
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Under the direction of a 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 six 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).

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