Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,606 - 66,358; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and support the surgical team across a variety of procedures.

You will set up equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and maintain a sterile environment to ensure patient safety. The role requires adaptability and strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Surgical Tech Program Graduate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in set up of procedures according to physician preference and hospital protocol.
• Handle laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining zero tolerance for mishandling.
• Assist the Surgeon during procedures as requested.
• Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assist in patient/equipment preparation.
• Perform follow-up actions as directed.

Skills

Adaptability

Team-player mindset

Sterile environment

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technician, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or
• High School GED General Studies
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Surgical Tech Program Graduate

Location

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, Glendale, Arizona.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour