Surgical Technologist - L&D - La Jolla

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Scripps Health is an AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE where 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 and 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. Join our Scripps operating room 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. You will monitor the sterile field throughout procedure, scrub for cases, and anticipate the needs of the physician and operating team. You will also take initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues, position and transport patients as well as organize room cleanup and ensure efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary.

Requirements

1 year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
Current BLS from the American Heart Association
Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment.
Detail oriented.
Able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience in the main OR
CST Certification
Trauma experience

Responsibilities

Ensure OR rooms are ready for surgery, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are sterile and ready for use.
Monitor the sterile field throughout procedure.
Scrub for cases.
Anticipate the needs of the physician and operating team.
Utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues.
Position and transport patients.
Organize room cleanup and ensure efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary.