Job Description
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
This is a full-time, 12-hour shift at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Our skilled OR team thrives in a family-oriented environment where collaboration and support drive success. We prioritize excellence in patient- and family-centered care, reflected in our high patient satisfaction scores. Join our team as a Surgical Tech where you will:
· Ensure OR rooms are ready for surgery, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are sterile and ready for use.
· Monitor sterile field throughout procedure.
· Scrub for cases, anticipate the needs of the physician and operating team.
· Position and transport patients.
· Organize room cleanup and ensure efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary.
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*Retention Incentive of $4K and $3K relocation incentive (100+ miles away).
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Qualifications:
· One year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Basic computer skills.
· Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment.
· Detail oriented and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
· Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
Preferred Qualifications:
CST Preferred
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $33.70-$48.95/hour