Surgical Tech

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Referral Program

PTO

Student Loan Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team. You prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments are ready and sterile.

This role emphasizes infection control, adherence to policies, and teamwork in a fast-paced OR setting. 0-2 years OR experience preferred; CST certification encouraged; BCLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Surgical Technology program or Practical Nursing program.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical cases with sterile technique.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately.
• Ensure proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly of instruments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical/Surgical Technology program

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Operating room equipment

Job description

Surgical Tech
Position Type: Full Time Day 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

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.