Sr. Surgical Technologist - OR (East Bay)

About the job

The shift for this position is 6:45am-7:15pm @ 3x's/week

This position requires flexibility to work across various UCSF Medical Center locations, including Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Walnut Creek.

The Senior Surgical Technologist is a key member of the operating room team at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and Walnut Creek. Working in a high‑tech, multidisciplinary environment, the Sr. Surgical Technologist will select and set up instruments, maintain a sterile field, troubleshoot equipment, and serve as a resource for other technologists while upholding UCSF’s Living PRIDE standards of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Select and set up instruments and equipment required for each surgical procedure
• Pass surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
• Maintain a sterile environment for the duration of the case
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and nursing teams to ensure seamless workflow
• Troubleshoot and assist with implementation of new surgical equipment and technology
• Provide coverage and orientation at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed
• Follow UCSF Living PRIDE service excellence guidelines in all patient and staff interactions
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and privacy policies, including PHI protection
• Manage surgical supplies and ensure proper inventory control
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental metrics

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YESResponsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of essential job functions and behavioral standards. Carries out responsibilities within the scope of Practice. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Two years recent scrubbing clinical experience in an acute care operating room
• Recent cardiac experience (within last two years)
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification for healthcare providers
• High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
• Graduate of a surgical technologist training program; or equivalent experience
• The flexibility to work and orient at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Pediatric experience desired

License/Certifications:

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification for healthcare providers

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 10735
• Job Category: Clinical Support Services
• Locations: 5700 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, 94609, US ()
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Additional Shift Details: 6:45AM-7:15PM (3x's week)
• Budgeted Job Salary Range: 53.81-67.00
• Campus Location 1: Benioff Children's Hospital
• Bargaining Unit: EX
• Employee Class: Career
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Job Code and Payroll Title: 008930 | SURGICAL TCHN SR
• Workplace: Fully On-Site
• FTE%: 90.00