Principal Surgical Tech - Hillcrest Operating Room - 140805

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 reins in any project and succeed. UC San Diego Health's Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team! In addition to working for San Diego's only academic medical center, this position is eligible for our outstanding benefits package day one of employment.

Under direction, performs advanced/lead-level surgical technologist duties utilizing specialized knowledge acquired through formal training. In addition to performing the duties of the Sr Surgical Tech, the incumbent serves in a lead/subject matter expert capacity providing support to designated specialty surgical areas within Perioperative Services.

In collaboration with the Nursing Service Line Coordinator, duties include verification of specialty equipment and inventory, contacting surgeons concerning equipment, instrumentation and supply needs for complex cases, communicating with related buyers, 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.

Assists the unit leadership with service related activities and identifying opportunities to streamline the operations relative to the surgical tech role. Functions as a preceptor, mentor and resource to new staff and other scrub personnel. Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician training program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• CPR/BLS healthcare provider (recognized by AHA or equivalent).
• Three (3) years of Surgical Tech experience in an Acute/Perioperative Services/Hospital setting.
• Must have Inpatient OR, Same Day Surgery, strong Robotics, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Spine and Level 1 Trauma experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one complex surgical specialty or multiple surgical specialties.
• Demonstrated skills in precepting, time management and organization of supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• NBSTSA certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Leadership/Lead experience.
• Process improvement and/or precepting experience preferred.

• 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.