Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Operating Room - Roosevelt

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

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
 
Qualifications
Education:
  • 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.
Experience:
  • 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/Licensure:
  • 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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.

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