Surgical Tech (ASC) - Instrument Prep & Fast OR Support

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technician to select and place surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures. You scrub and provide sterile supplies to support the operating team.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, maintaining aseptic technique, counting sponges and sharps, assisting with OR turnover and possible department support tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS required. Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organised, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organised

Conscientious

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technician to select and place surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures. You scrub and provide sterile supplies to support the operating team.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, maintaining aseptic technique, counting sponges and sharps, assisting with OR turnover and possible department support tasks.