• Lead Surgical Technologist (Spine) - Green

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    This is a full-time 10-hour day shift at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla**. **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?*

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    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 team remains committed to professional development, dedication to their team members and best care practices and making patients feel comfortable with and informed about their care. Our surgical support staff focus on the unique skills required for assisting patients before, during, and after procedures.

     

    Join our Scripps operating room team as a Lead Surgical Tech (Spine) 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. Take initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues. Position and transport patients. Organize room cleanup and ensure efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment as necessary.

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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

    * 3 years of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist in the OR.

    * Technical competence in multiple surgical services.

    * Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

    * 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.

    * Able to train and coach others

    Preferred Qualifications

    * 4 years’ experience in the main OR

    * General and Ortho strongly preferred

    **Job:** **Pt Care Technical*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Green Hospital*

    **Title:** *Lead Surgical Technologist (Spine) - Green*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL*

    **Requisition ID:** *252004339*