Surgical Technologist - General Surgery

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement

Vision: National network plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs

Retirement: Competitive plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team under RN supervision. You will be involved in instrument handling, preparation, and aseptic technique to support safe patient care in the operating room.

This full-time role offers a structured schedule, potential weekend rotations, and required BLS certification with NBSTSA within one year of hire. Mayo Clinic emphasizes education, advancement, and comprehensive benefits for staff and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
• Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• At least one year of surgical tech experience preferred.
• Exemption note: Mayo Clinic hires in AZ prior to 11/20/2024 not required NBSTSA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient perioperative care as scrub nurse.
• Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.

Skills

BLS certification

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Surgical technology program

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.

Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.

Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers through the AHA or Red Cross.

At least one year of surgical tech experience is preferred.

Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:

• Mayo Clinic in Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024.

Licensure/Certification Required

• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$30.54 - $45.87 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Days Hours: 1045-1915 5 x 8 hour shifts per week

Weekend Schedule

Potential for weekend rotation Holiday call is a requirement. All call requires a 30-minute response time, and call rooms are available to reserve through security as needed if the candidate lives outside the 30-minute window.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.