Surg Tech

Overview

Join our dynamic surgical team where you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients in the operating room. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and with minimal supervision, you will:

• Prepare and scrub for a wide variety of surgical procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgical team in real-time
• Assemble, operate, and maintain specialized surgical equipment, including advanced tools such as surgical drills
• Ensure a sterile and aseptic environment is maintained at all times to support optimal patient safety
• Manage and care for surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring everything is ready, functional, and properly sterilized
• Operate both simple and complex surgical devices with confidence and precision
• Monitor sterilization systems and processes, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Actively participate as an essential team member during surgeries, supporting surgeons, nurses, and fellow techs
• Contribute to the daily operations and support tasks of the department to keep everything running smoothly

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on work with cutting-edge medical equipment, and is committed to excellence in patient care.

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.96 - $38.29

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or technologists.
• Three (3) years of on-the-job training experience may be accepted in lieu of completion of a vocational program.

• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Surgical Tech in a multi-specialty complex cases experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Prefer three to five (3-5) years of experience with diverse surgical specialties.

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) is required and must be maintained.
• Within three months, a BLS card must be obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center.
• Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Ambulatory Clinics:
  Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Requires specialized knowledge and skills in OR practices.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
• Must be able to lead and mentor other staff.
• Must be able to respond quickly and be familiar with operating procedures to have instruments ready for surgeons.