Surgical Technician

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Dignity Health's Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures.

You will set up instruments, support the team, maintain a sterile environment, and adapt quickly within the OR. Requirements include a Surgical Tech program graduate, HS diploma, 2 years clinical experience, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Surgical Tech Program.
• Two years of surgical technologist clinical experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist circulating nurses in set up of procedures according to physician preference and hospital protocol.
• Handle laboratory specimens per hospital protocol with zero tolerance for mishandling.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures and prepare patient/equipment as directed.
• Follow policy on patient restraints and ensure safe equipment/procedure changes.
• Reduce turnover times to improve department efficiency and report any patient condition changes.
• Assist patient transfer to OR table and transport, handling instruments and sharps properly.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Tech Program Graduate

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technician at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Assists circulating nurses in set up of surgical procedure according to physician preference, standards of care and hospital protocol
• Handles laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens
• Assists the Surgeon during procedures as requested. Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies and assists in patient/equipment preparation and performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Follows SJHMC policy and protocol to utilize patient restraints/safety straps and consistently demonstrates safe skill implementation and completes equipment/procedural change in-services.
• Reduce turnover times in order to increase efficiency and throughput of the department. Reports observed or reported alterations in the patient's condition to the RN or physician. Compliance with all NPSG Goals.
• Assists patient transfer to OR table/cart/bed and transport as needed. Utilizes proper care and handling of surgical instruments and sharps.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

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Job Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of Surgical Tech Program
• Two (2) years surgical technologist clinical experience
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Ortho Trauma and Robotic surgery

Where You Will Work

Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the frontier of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour