Nursing Support
Surg Tech
2601 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ, 85008
Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center
Department: Operating Room - Roosevelt
Schedule: Regular FT 36 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: $24.00 - $35.40
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist.
- Three (3) years of on-the-job training experience may be accepted in place of completion of a vocational program.
Experience:
- Prefer three to five (3-5) years of experience with diverse surgical specialties.
Certification/Licensure:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
- Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
- Requires specialized knowledge and skills in operating room practices.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are utilized to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
- Must be able to respond quickly and be familiar with operating procedures to have instruments ready for surgeons.
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