Surgical Technician: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, ranked by Parent Magazine as one of the 25 best children's hospitals in the country, has embarked upon one of the most amazing and ambitious new projects in our 55-year history - a new Patient Care Pavilion scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

As the region's only pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, we are committed to creating a stronger future for children in San Diego and everywhere.

Join Rady Children's and reach new heights in your career!

JOB SUMMARY:

Surgical Technician

This opening is for a 10 hour shift, varying Day/Evening

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director/Team leader, and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the OR Scrub Tech sets up and scrubs for all surgical procedures. Implements aseptic techniques and Operating Room protocols as a member of a surgical team. Selects and administers appropriate instruments/supplies, and equipment related to age, developmental level and size of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED, or Foreign equivalent

Current CPR certification (Issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross provider)

Completed an approved Operating Room Scrub Tech course

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

4 years Operating Room experience

Ability to scrub multiple service cases

3 year progressive scrub experience in generalized procedures

Subspecialty experience in ortho, neuro, cardiac

Experience in a pediatric OR

EOE/M/F/D/V