Surgical Tech Part Time

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part 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

benefits package

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Oro Valley, AZ, is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team. The role prepares and maintains sterile fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are ready and compliant with infection prevention standards.

This part-time day shift position includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, and a benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and student loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for procedures with sterile technique.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Sterilize, inspect, and assemble instruments; perform counts for patient safety.
• Support patient positioning, draping, and transfer during procedures.
• Restock supplies and ensure rooms are ready for subsequent cases.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Technical School diploma in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Tools

Sterilization equipment knowledge

Job description

Surgical Tech
Position Type: Part Time Day Shift

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus offered to eligible candidates!

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 our 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.