Labor & Delivery Surgical Tech Night Shift

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Robust Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technician for Labor and Delivery. The role collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, prepares sterile fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used properly.

You will follow infection prevention standards, maintain asepsis, and support the perioperative team by restocking supplies, updating physician preference cards, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments and supplies are ready using sterile technique.
• Passes instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Sterilizes, inspects and assembles surgical instruments.
• Performs counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning and draping for procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards with accurate supplies for procedures.
• Sterilizes and reprocesses instruments following established protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures OR readiness for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to policies.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology / Applied Sciences

Job description

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Robust Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job Summary

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery
Position Type: Full Time Night Shift

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred