Certified Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is seeking a certified surgical technician to provide intra-operative support and maintain a sterile field during procedures. You will be the primary scrub person, handling instruments and equipment and assisting the surgical team.

Responsibilities include counts, coordinating supplies with the circulating nurse, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures while contributing to continuous quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
• Minimum Requirements: Education: Certification as a Surgical Tech.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides intra-operative support as primary scrub person.
• Maintains sterile field and prepares operating rooms for surgery.
• Assists surgical team with instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Documents counts and ensures patient safety during procedures.
• Contributes to CQI and department improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Certification as Surgical Tech

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the written individualized Physician Preference Card for the surgical procedure.
• Coordinates with circulating nurse to provide supplies, equipment and instruments for designated surgical procedures.
• Conducts and documents sponge, instrument and needle counts.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of current surgical scrub technology and medical terminology.
• Coordinates with circulating nurse to continuously assess case progress and patient’s safety. Properly operates and documents operation of all equipment utilized. Adheres to safety precautions during use of electrosurgical units, lasers, and any surgical equipment.
• Handles and labels specimens.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech
  • Experience: Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
  • Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Surgical Tech. CPR.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience: Two years of hospital surgical experience.

Organization Description

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

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