Operating Room Assistant - Per Diem - JMC OR Job at UC San Diego, San Diego, CA

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  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Jacobs Medical Center

9300 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

#137972 Operating Room Assistant - Per Diem - JMC OR Filing Deadline: Thu 1/22/2026 Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. 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.

DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of Operating Room (OR) leadership, this position is responsible for supporting surgical operations by ensuring the proper setup, maintenance, and cleaning of operating room equipment, as well as delivering and retrieving equipment to guarantee availability and functionality at all times. The role includes maintaining adequate inventory of essential supplies such as OR solutions, personal protective equipment, and gas tanks required for surgical procedures.

Additionally, the position assists clinical workflow by safely transporting conscious, semi-conscious, and unconscious patients between treatment areas and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed, and by lifting, positioning, and transferring patients who require moderate to total assistance in accordance with safety protocols. Performs all other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and safe OR operations under a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 1 year of hospital inpatient experience
  • 2 year minimum healthcare experience
  • Surgical experience/knowledge
  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date
  • Effective written and oral communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working in an acute care equipment management environment
  • Medical certification
  • Hospital Inpatient background and/or Operating Room experience
  • Operating room setting experience.
  • Experience as an OR Assistant
  • High School/GED
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours including Night Shifts and locations based on business needs.
  • Must be willing to work overtime weekends, holidays, and take CALL as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $64,039 - $64,039 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.67 - $30.67

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).

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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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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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.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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