Surgical Tech I

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Surgical Technician to support the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Phoenix. The role provides essential assistance to surgical teams, manages sterile fields, and supports room turnovers for procedures.

Education includes high school diploma and Surgical Technician program completion; BLS is required. One year of experience preferred, with pediatric patient experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
• One year Surgical Technician experience in a surgery setting (preferred).
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with pediatric patient populations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnovers in accordance with procedures and department standards.
• Supports surgeons at the surgical field during a variety of procedures.
• Prepares and sets up operating room and maintains sterile areas, instruments, and equipment.
• Handles and labels specimens and assists with updating physician preference cards.
• Re-stocks, re-supplies, and cleans operating rooms and sterile cores.
• Acts as a preceptor to students and orients them to Surgical Technician duties.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Pediatric patient experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician program completion

Job description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Amb Surgery Center

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 6:30am-4:30pm

Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD

Posting #: 1064064

Employee Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for availability of supplies and equipment and maintains sterile field for operating procedures.

Position Duties

• Assists to perform room turnovers in accordance with established procedure and department requirements/standards as part of procedural team.
• Participates in a variety of surgical cases by assisting surgeons at the surgical field.
  1. Prepares and sets up operating room for surgical procedures and organizes sterile areas, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedure, department, and physician requirements and standards.
  2. Handles and cares for specific instrumentation to prevent breakage and damage.
  3. Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs.
  4. Communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness.
  5. Seeks guidance from appropriate source for performing or assisting with procedures as needed based on level of personal expertise.
  6. Handles and labels all specimens.
  7. Suggests and assists update and maintain physician preference cards.
• Participates in re-stocking, re-supplying, and cleaning of all operating rooms, specialty carts, and sterile core to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations.
• Serves as preceptor to students and orients regarding functions, duties, and role of Surgical Technician.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  Required
• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.
  Required

Experience

• One year Surgical Technician experience in a surgery setting.
  Preferred

Special Skills

• Experience with pediatric patient populations.
  Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
  Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Occasionally
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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