What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Assistant - East Campus - 134916 position at UC San Diego?
Payroll Title
HOSP BLANK AST 2
Department
EC Surgery
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.01 - $28.62 / Hour
Worksite
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#134916 Operating Room Assistant - East Campus
Filing Deadline: Wed 4/9/2025
Apply Now
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3-28-25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4-9-25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
Under general supervision of OR leadership. Supports Clinical workflow through pick-up and transport of conscious, semi-conscious, and/or unconscious patients between treatment areas and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed. Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients requiring moderate to total assistance. Assists with transport of patients, equipment, labs, and other transport as necessary.
Responsible for set up, maintenance, and cleaning operating room equipment; delivers and retrieves equipment, assuring equipment is always available and in good condition; maintains appropriate supply inventory for items such as - OR solutions, personal protective equipment, and gas tanks for surgical procedures. Other duties as designated.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual Full Pay Range: $48,045 - $59,759 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $23.01 - $28.62
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
HOSP BLANK AST 2
Department
EC Surgery
Hiring Pay Scale
$23.01 - $28.62 / Hour
Worksite
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#134916 Operating Room Assistant - East Campus
Filing Deadline: Wed 4/9/2025
Apply Now
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3-28-25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4-9-25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
Under general supervision of OR leadership. Supports Clinical workflow through pick-up and transport of conscious, semi-conscious, and/or unconscious patients between treatment areas and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed. Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients requiring moderate to total assistance. Assists with transport of patients, equipment, labs, and other transport as necessary.
Responsible for set up, maintenance, and cleaning operating room equipment; delivers and retrieves equipment, assuring equipment is always available and in good condition; maintains appropriate supply inventory for items such as - OR solutions, personal protective equipment, and gas tanks for surgical procedures. Other duties as designated.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of related experience.
- Effective written and oral communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must have equipment pick-up and equipment handling storage experience.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and able to push/ pull a gurney or bed with patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
- One (1) year of operating room experience.
- Experience working in an acute care equipment management environment.
- Experience as an OR Assistant.
- Must be able to work various hours (including weekends, holidays, and on-call) and different locations based on business needs.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Annual Full Pay Range: $48,045 - $59,759 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $23.01 - $28.62
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Salary : $48,045 - $59,759
