Nursing Support
Surgical Tech II
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: $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.
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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