Surgical Technologist - $26-30 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. The position is staff, full-time, with a 40-hour workweek and 8-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include preparing operating rooms, scrubbing, assisting in nursing care, and ensuring sterile technique while coordinating with circulating nurses. CPR certification and ORT program completion are required; one year hospital/surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for all employees.
• Completion of formal Operating Room Technician (ORT) program for new hires.
• Thorough knowledge of operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
• Licensure/Certification: CPR.
• Experience: One year hospital/surgical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgery and assist in scrub duties.
• Provide technical services and assist nursing care for surgical patients.
• Coordinate with nurses to supply instruments and maintain sterile technique.
• Monitor patient status and safety pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
• Document sponge, instrument, and needle counts and time-out procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of ORT program

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Glendale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Position prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Position assists in nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of the hospital and department. Performs scrub duties and related procedures and provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as scheduled and emergency cases.

• Utilizes the written individualized Physician Preference card for the surgical procedure.
• Coordinates with circulating nurse to provide supplies, equipment and instruments for designated surgical procedure. Adheres to proper sterile technique. Conducts and documents sponge, instrument and needle counts and operating room time-out procedures.
• Recognizes, intervenes and reports, as indicated, any changes in the patient's status in a timely manner. Promptly answers patient's needs and requests pre-operatively and inter-operatively.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of current surgical scrub technology and medical terminology.
• Coordinates with circulating nurse to continuously assess case progress and patient's safety. Utilizes appropriate charging mechanisms and assists with recovery of lost charges.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent GED for all current employees. Completion of formal ORT program for all new hires.
• Experience: Thorough knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
• Licensure/Certification is CPR.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: One year of hospital/surgical background or experience.
• Certification/Registration: Completion of accredited Operating Room Technology course.

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Tenet AZ Job ID #2603005187. Posted job title: Surgical Tech - OR