Surgical Technician $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technician for a full-time role in Phoenix, AZ. The position involves providing surgical scrub, maintaining sterile conditions, and supporting the circulating nurse and surgical team throughout procedures.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and CPR certification, with prior OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in OR Technology preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous OR clinical experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical scrub for a range of procedures.
• Maintain sterility of supplies and instruments.
• Assist circulating nurse and team to ensure sterile environment.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Prepare and manage surgical supplies and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OR Technology certification

CPR certification

Previous OR clinical experience

Job description

Surgical Technician Full Time

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is Hiring a Surgical Technician Full Time!

• $2500 Sign on Bonus**

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is a specialty inpatient hospital which was established to set a new standard for excellence and patient satisfaction in the delivery of orthopedic and spinal surgery. Arizona Specialty Hospital provides excellent patient services and the highest level of care, with the overall goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in Maricopa County and beyond.

Our singular focus is the state-of-the-art care of musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacement, spine surgery and other reconstructive procedures. Our mission is to provide first-class surgical services for the community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Job Summary:

• Be responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competence.
• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assist circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Assist in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retain all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transport all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assist in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follow all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attend in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintain designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the hospital.
• On-call is required.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Comply with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Support new hires and existing staff through precepting and/or orienting new hires and existing staff.
• Adhere to the Arizona Specialty Hospital Commitment Statement and Expected Behaviors Agreement.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment desired.
• Certification in OR Technology preferred.
• Current certification in CPR.