Surgical Technician — Precision in the OR & Team Support

Oro-Valley-Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oro-Valley-Hospital in Arizona is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and help maintain equipment to ensure patient safety.

The role requires basic OR experience, completion of a surgical technology program or related degree, and BCLS certification. You will work closely with surgeons and perioperative staff to uphold infection prevention standards and policy compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterilization

Infection control

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical school program in Surgical Technology

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

CST certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Oro-Valley-Hospital in Arizona is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and help maintain equipment to ensure patient safety.

The role requires basic OR experience, completion of a surgical technology program or related degree, and BCLS certification. You will work closely with surgeons and perioperative staff to uphold infection prevention standards and policy compliance.