Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

EAP

HSA/FSA

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ortho Arizona Surgery Center in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Full Time Surgical Scrub Tech to join our orthopedic outpatient team. You will scrub in for minor and major procedures under the OR Manager and circulating nurse, ensuring sterility and safety at every step.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile supplies, counting instruments, gowning, and assisting the surgical team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and the stability of being part of USPI's nationwide ambulatory surgery

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous clinical OR experience desired.
• Certification in OR Technology preferred.
• Current certification in BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical scrub for minor and major procedures per competence.
• Ensure sterility of supplies and instruments during setup.
• Assist circulating nurse and team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assist in gathering necessary supplies; count sponges, needles, instruments.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Assist in updating physician preference cards.
• Maintain patient privacy and safety per policy.

Skills

Surgical scrub experience

Sterile technique

Teamwork

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OR Technology Certification

Job description

Surgical Scrub Tech Full TIme

Ortho Arizona Surgery Center in Gilbert, AZ is hiring a Full Time Surgical Scrub Tech

OrthoArizona Surgery Center Gilberta single-specialty outpatient surgery practice that specializes in orthopedic surgery. Our surgery center is a joint venture between local physicians and USPI, the nation's largest provider of surgical services.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the OR Manager and OR charge nurse, the Surgical Tech will:

• Be responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competence.
• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assist circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Assist in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retain all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transport all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assist in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets as needed..
• Interact appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follow all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attend in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population

Job Location Details

Required Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment desired.
• Certification in OR Technology preferred.
• Current certification in BLS.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.