Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19169
Date posted: 07/13/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Department: Operating Room

JOB SUMMARY:

Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical Technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate the performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED, or Foreign equivalent

1 year of previous experience or successful completion of a Surgical Tech clinical rotation in an acute care surgical environment

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Prior experience caring for patients in a pediatric environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of experience

The current salary range for this position is $32.63 to $45.41

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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