Surgical Technician WCP

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a range of procedures.

You will set up surgical equipment, support the team, and uphold a sterile environment to promote healing and patient safety. The role emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and a patient-centered approach within a growing pediatric and maternal care pavilion.

Qualifications

• High school completion is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of four (4) years clinical experience as a surgical technologist.

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
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed

Education

High School GED

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technician , you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• 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
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED
• High School Graduate
• Minimum of four (4) years clinical experience as a surgical technologist.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Surgical tech program graduate and Graduate of accredited surgical technologist program and certified as a surgical technologist plus two (2) years clinical experience in Labor and Delivery.

Where You'll Work

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Join Our Growing Family at the New Mercy Gilbert Women’s and Children’s Pavilion

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we believe that Hello Humankindness is more than a slogan—it is our calling. We are expanding our legacy of excellence with the launch of our state-of-the-art Women’s and Children’s Pavilion: a destination designed to provide seamless, life-changing care from the earliest stages of pregnancy through the milestones of childhood.

We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are as committed to social justice and health equity as they are to clinical excellence. We know that the best healthcare is equitable healthcare, and we are searching for team members who advocate for the dignity of every patient, regardless of their background or circumstance.

You belong here if you:

• Thrive on Innovation: You are ready to embrace new technologies and creative solutions that evolve alongside the modern healthcare landscape.
• Value True Collaboration: You want to work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team that views teamwork as the foundation of patient success.
• Seek Meaningful Impact: You aren't just looking for a job; you are looking for a place where your skills directly improve community outcomes and address health disparities.
• Are Driven by Purpose: You believe that quality care is a human right, and you are ready to dedicate your talents to making that a reality for the families of Gilbert and beyond.

When you join our Pavilion, you are joining a culture that celebrates the individual. We provide the tools, the technology, and the environment you need to deliver the care your patients deserve. Here, your compassion is empowered, your expertise is respected, and your growth is a priority.

Every day, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference—ensuring that every mother, every child, and every family feels heard, supported, and cared for.

Your purpose starts here. Join us in shaping the future of pediatric and maternal medicine.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.