"Per Diem - Surgical Tech LOM - Surgery - Variable"

Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and/or Clinical Nurse Manager, the Surgical Technician is responsible for the instrumentation and supplies necessary for the surgical procedure. Ensuring effective communication with the physician, circulating nurse, patient and other staff to maintain an environment conducive to the patient's well-being. Assists with the services to the following population: child (birth to 12 years), adolescent (12-18 years), adult (18-64 years), older adult (65 years and above).

Required Qualifications:

• One year's experience as a surgical technician and/or certification
• Current BLS Certificate
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified surgical technologist
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Graduate of approved operating room surgical technician school
• High school diploma or equivalent

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.