Surgical Technologist — Day Shifts, No Nights/Weekends

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician for Tucson Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument sterility to support high-quality patient care.

You will assist in patient positioning, counts, and setup for procedures while adhering to infection prevention standards and facility policies. No immigration sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• 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 equipment and supplies are organized and sterile.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating needs and passing instruments accurately.
• Handles surgical instruments with proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs counts (sponges, needles, instruments) with circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods.
• Maintains physician preference cards, ensuring supplies are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments per protocol.
• Restocks supplies and prepares OR for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to policies.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures and a

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization methods

Anticipating surgeon needs

Communication and teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Surgical Technology program

Practical Nursing program

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Associate degree in Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician for Tucson Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument sterility to support high-quality patient care.

You will assist in patient positioning, counts, and setup for procedures while adhering to infection prevention standards and facility policies. No immigration sponsorship available.