Surgical Tech: Precision OR Care & Team Impact

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments and supplies are used correctly.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, positioning, and maintaining supply readiness, while adhering to infection prevention standards and hospital policies to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in sterile technique and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, counts, and supplies.
• Able to support the perioperative team with efficiency and composure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room and sterile fields.
• Assist with procedures by passing instruments and supplies accurately.
• Perform instrument counts with circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Reprocess and sterilize instruments following protocols.
• Assist in patient positioning and transfer as needed.
• Maintain updated instrument and supply lists for procedures.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments and supplies are used correctly.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, positioning, and maintaining supply readiness, while adhering to infection prevention standards and hospital policies to support optimal outcomes.