Highlights
You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. As a Care Team Assistant, you will work under the direction of an RN and Surgical Technologist to assist with the care of perioperative patients and OR room preparation activities such as; Assisting with OR bed set ups.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | La Jolla, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1924 |
| Website | http://www.scripps.org/careers |
Description
Job Description - Care Team Assistant - Surgery - La Jolla (262006140)
Job Description
Care Team Assistant - Surgery - La Jolla - 262006140
Description
This is a Full-Time position (72 hours per pay period) with an 12-hour VARIED shift located at our Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Becker''s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
As a Care Team Assistant, you will work under the direction of an RN and Surgical Technologist to assist with the care of perioperative patients and OR room preparation activities such as;
Assisting with OR bed set ups.
Assisting with equipment and supplies.
Housekeeping duties to turn over rooms between cases.
Assisting in positioning patients for procedures.
Assisting in transporting patients.
Assisting with transporting labs/specimens.
Providing excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
Assisting patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collect data, and ensure the patient has a safe, organized environment.
Assisting with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
Supporting the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider
Preferred::
- Multiple patient care skills preferred.
- Prefer one year experience in health care related field, sterile processing, patient transport or equivalent responsibilities.
Job
: Clinical Support
Primary Location
: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
Work Locations
:
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA 92037
Organization
: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Job Posting
: Oct 22, 2026, 8:39:39 PM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD)
: 25.00 -
Maximum Rate (USD)
: 29.29
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About Company
Change lives. Starting with yours.
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.
Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.
There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.
Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.
- Five hospital campuses
- Clinic locations throughout San Diego
- More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
- Home health care and associated support services
We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.