Certified First Assist/Surgical Tech

HiredFirst; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a First Assist Scrub Tech in Parker, Arizona. The role involves assisting surgeons during various procedures, preparing the operating room, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies. Candidates must possess the necessary certifications and experience in general, podiatry, and orthopedics.

The ideal applicant will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technician and First Assist Program, with a commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician Program and First Assist Program.
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technician/First Assist required.
• Minimum two years of Surgical Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures with sterile technique.
• Prepare operating room and equipment before procedures.
• Monitor instrument counts to prevent retained items.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with documentation.
• Support post-anesthesia transition in recovery area.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Technician Program

First Assist Program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer that encourages and supports your professional development. HiredFirst promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Sure you’ll have exposure to the team, but all of our people are accountable for their success. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We also know that this can only be accomplished by supporting our employee growth and development. By providing frequent feedback and consistently measuring progress, we’ve discovered the recipe for success that’s delivered year over year growth since our first year of business. This is a culture of winning. At HiredFirst we breed winners.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, and supplies before procedures.
• Monitor and manage instrument counts to prevent retained items.
• Adhere to hospital policies, quality metrics, and performance targets in daily tasks.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with post-operative documentation.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficiency and meet surgical timelines.
• Participate in sterile technique training and ongoing professional development.
• Assist with patient positioning and comfort while maintaining safety.
• Assist in pre-operative patient assessment and consent verification as directed.
• Maintain inventory and restock sterile supplies; track usage and order as needed.
• Support post-anesthesia transition by ensuring clean and organized recovery area.
• Demonstrate adaptability to evolving procedures and pipeline-based planning.

Experience and Qualifications

First Assist Scrub Tech for a 13 week assignment. Must have experience in First Assist Scrub Tech for a 13 week assignment. Must have experience in general, podiatry and orthopedics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technician Program AND First Assist Program.
• Requires a current Certification as a Surgical Technician/First Assist. BLS Certification is required.
• Requires a knowledge level typically obtained with two (2) years of Surgical Technician experience.