What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Mercy Hillcrest position at Scripps Health?
This is a full-time, 12-hour evening shift at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. Bonus Eligible* Hours are primarily 10;30-23:00 or sometimes 8:30-21:00.
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.
*Retention Incentive of $4K and $3K relocation incentive (100 miles away).
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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
- CST Certification
- 1 year trauma experience
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.