Labor & Delivery Surgical Tech Night Shift

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Surgical Technician to support the Labor and Delivery team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting with procedures, and maintaining instrument readiness to ensure patient safety.

The position requires collaboration with surgeons and perioperative staff, adherence to infection prevention standards, and compliance with facility policies. Night shift, full-time, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program (Technical School).
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences preferred.
• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required; CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases with aseptic technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately and efficiently.
• Handles sterilization, inspection, and assembly of instruments.
• Maintains counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Assists in patient positioning and draping to ensure safety and comfort.
• Updates physician preference cards to ensure supplies are available.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments per protocol.
• Restocks supplies and ensures rooms are ready for subsequent cases.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Infection prevention

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

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

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with matching

Robust Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

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.

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