Surgical Technologist I/II/III - Regular & Per Diem Pool
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Surgical Tech
Under direction, the Surgical Technologist assists in nursing care and the preparation of patients for surgery; assists in the operating room during surgery; and performs support duties to include the cleaning and maintenance of supplies, instruments, and sterilizers. In addition to a full-time work schedule, Surgical Technologists are required to be on-call at times where standby premium pay could apply.
PAYROLL
TITLE:
Operating Room Technician I/II/III and Per Diem Pool I/II/III
APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Operating Room Technician I- $22.15- $33.22 per hour
Operating Room Technician II-$23.47- $35.83 per hour
Operating Room Technician III-$$25.45- $38.60 per hour
Operating Room Technician I
- Per Diem Pool-$32.13 per hour
Operating Room Technician II
- Per Diem Pool- $33.82 per hour
Operating Room Technician III
- Per Diem Pool- $37.20 per hour
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Surgical Technologist I is the entry level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform routine duties assisting physicians and nurses in the preparation of surgical equipment used in the operating room and responsibilities relating to cleaning procedures in both the operating room and in sterile processing.
Surgical Technologist II is the journey level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform a variety of duties that involve assisting physicians and nurses with the preparation of surgical equipment, direct assistance during operations, and scrub duties and responsibilities in the operating room.
Surgical Technologist III is the advanced journey level classification in this job series. Incumbents perform specialized tasks relating to preparation and direct assistance in the operating room for various specialized operations. Independent judgment is required at this level. May serve as a lead/training person over lower level Operating Room Technicians.
The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
What we offer:- Market Based Premium Pay (MBPP): Added to regular base pay to compete for qualified individuals in today’s job market. (Excludes Per Diem, Intermittent, and Extra Help positions.)
- Operating Room Technician I: $2.49/hour
- Operating Room Technician II: $2.69/hour
- Operating Room Technician III: $2.90/hour
- Educational Incentive for completion of: 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree that is not required for the position.
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
- Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
- Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Ventura County Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital (VCMC/SPH)
Operating Room Technician I/II/III and ORT I-PDP, ORT II-PDP and ORT III-PDP are represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There are currently five Regular vacancies at the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital.
An Intermittent Employee is a person employed for intermittent/temporary work on a day-to-day basis. This Intermittent position will be assigned weekends and some shifts during the week.
NOTE:If appointed at a lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements,…
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