*This is a full time 12 hour day shift position at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla. New to Cardiac with current surgical tech experience.* Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. *Why join Scripps Health?* /AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:/  Repeatedly ranked among Fortune's Top 100 Places to Work.  Listed in Becker's Hospital Review's Top 150 Best Places to Work.  Named one of Newsweek's 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.  Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.  Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans—like free parking and non-union status. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked No. 1 byU.S. News & World Reportfor the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties. We are consistently recognized for quality patient care and we were the first hospital in San Diego to bedesignated a Magnet Hospitalby the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care. Our team at La Jolla remains committed to professional development, dedication to their team members and best care practices and making patients feel comfortable with and informed about their care. Our surgical support staff focus on the unique skills required for assisting patients before, during, and after procedures. Who are we looking for: · A candidate with or without Cardiac experience with a strong interest in Cardiac procedures. · A well rounded surg tech with previous experience who wants to learn and perform with our Cardiac team *$4K New Hire Incentive and $3K Relocation Incentive if moving from 100 miles. The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: * Internal candidates * Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met * Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter) * Must remain in original department/specialty * Must remain in original Job Title * Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus*unless*specifically noted in your offer letter. Required Qualifications: * 1 year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program. * Current BLS from the American Heart Association * Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills. Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment. Detail oriented and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Preferred Qualifications: * 2 years’ experience * CST Certification * Serious interest in Cardiac surgeries **Job:** **Pt Care Technical* **Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital* **Title:** *Surgical Technologist - New to Cardiac* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA* **Requisition ID:** *242007670*