Surgical Technician - Daytime OR Specialist, Team Player

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Employee rewards and recognition

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Surgical Technician role at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson supports the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with operations, and ensure proper instrument handling and infection prevention.

Qualifications include a technical school program in Surgical Technology or practical nursing and 0-2 years of OR experience; many benefits are offered within a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases with aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgical team accurately.
• Ensures sterilization, inspection, and assembly of instruments.
• Performs counts with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer.
• Restocks supplies and readies rooms for subsequent cases.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic technique

Sterilization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

The Surgical Technician role at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson supports the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with operations, and ensure proper instrument handling and infection prevention.

Qualifications include a technical school program in Surgical Technology or practical nursing and 0-2 years of OR experience; many benefits are offered within a collaborative, patient-focused environment.