Surgical Technician

Innovative Injury; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Injury is seeking a Surgical Technician in the North Phoenix area to assist in the operating room. You will scrub in, prepare instruments and supplies, and ensure sterile technique throughout procedures while supporting routine administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has CPR certification, the ability to stand for long periods, effective communication, and a team-oriented mindset. Training is provided for highly competent applicants with prior surgical experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ongoing education and annual in-services.
• Experience as Surgical Technician preferred; training provided for strong candidates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub technician during procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterility and address breaks in technique promptly.
• Perform sponge and needle counts and handle specimens.
• Assist with room turnover and sanitation between surgeries.
• Manage cleaning and sterilization of instruments per guidelines.
• Assist with inventory control and data entry / medical records upkeep.
• Adhere to OR attire and safety protocols, including biohazard disposal.

Skills

CPR Certification

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Stamina and standing

Lifting heavy objects

Sterile technique

Job description

We are currently seeking a qualified Surgical Technician to add to our growing practice in the North Phoenix area! As an Operating Room Technician/Surgical Scrub Tech, you are responsible for assisting in the preparation of the surgical patient and ensuring the operating room is ready for procedures. The ideal candidate will work closely with physicians and facility management to maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the scrub technician during procedures, performing sterile handwashing and maintaining a neat operative field.
• Ensure all instruments, supplies, and equipment are prepared and available according to the scheduled procedure.
• Safeguard the sterility of the surgical field and address any breaks in technique promptly.
• Perform sponge and needle counts, handle specimens carefully, and apply dressings.
• Assist in timely room turnover between surgeries, including sanitizing surfaces and equipment per protocol.
• Manage the cleaning and sterilization of instruments according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Share responsibility for inventory control, ensuring supplies are organized, stocked, and stored properly.
• Assist with administrative and support duties, including data entry, medical records maintenance, and checking for expired supplies.
• Adhere to all operating room attire and safety protocols, including proper biohazard disposal.

Qualifications:

• CPR Certification (Required).
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift heavy objects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a congenial rapport with co-workers and physicians.
• Ability to manage physical demands of patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Commitment to ongoing education and attendance of required annual in-services.
• Professionalism and a team-oriented mindset.

Experience:

Surgical Technician: 1 year (Preferred; training provided for candidates demonstrating high competency).