Surgical Technician: OR Support & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Benefit program

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Surgical Technician to help prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, support the team, and help maintain a sterile environment to promote patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures in a busy OR. Experience and an AHA BLS certification are preferred for success.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Surgical support

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of Surgical Tech Program

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Surgical Technician to help prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, support the team, and help maintain a sterile environment to promote patient healing.

The role requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures in a busy OR. Experience and an AHA BLS certification are preferred for success.