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Surgical Tech - Mercy Hillcrest

Scripps Health
Scripps Health Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026

This is a full-time, 12-hour shift at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. Cardiac and Robotics experience preferred. 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 (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 and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years’ experience
  • Level 1 trauma experience
  • CST Certification
  • Cardiac experience
  • Robotic experience

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 34.97 - Maximum Rate (USD): 50.69

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