Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 18489
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Department: Operating Room

NOTE: This position will be working 10-hour Night shifts.

Join Our Team as a Surgical Tech II!

An ambitious and dedicated Surgical Tech II is sought after to join our team at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. This is an amazing opportunity to work in an innovative facility, where your skills and expertise will contribute to outstanding outcomes for our pediatric patients.

Job Responsibilities

As a Surgical Tech II, you will have an important position in our surgical team. You will work with a Registered Nurse to safely and effectively perform invasive surgical procedures.

• Facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

• Ensuring the operating room environment is safe and that all equipment functions accurately.

• Improving patient safety by implementing sterile and aseptic techniques.

• Combining knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the use of tools and technologies to support therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• Potential to service as a lead surgical technologist responsible for a service line, if required.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Education

• High School Diploma (Minimum)

• Completion of accredited surgical technologist program (minimum)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

• Preferred 4 years of experience in a similar role.

• Advanced experience in either cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or general surgical procedures (Minimum).

• Prior experience caring for patients in a pediatric trauma facility (Preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Providers (AHA) (Minimum).

• National Certification of Surgical Technology (Minimum).

Additional Requirements

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to efficiently implement surgical procedures.

• Strong determination to achieve detailed execution in a fast-paced environment.

• Dedication to maintaining a rigorously safe and sterile operating environment.

Why Rady Children's Hospital?

At Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, we aim to build an inclusive and encouraging environment where every team member can thrive. We offer:

• Generous pay and a wide range of benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• A collaborative and compassionate work culture.

• The chance to define a significant difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.

The current salary range for this position is $33.00 to $44.99

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.

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