Surgical Technologist — OR Team Partner & Growth Path

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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 operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains sterility of instruments, performs instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Performs instrument reprocessing and sterilization following established protocols.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods for safe procedures.
• Restocks supplies and ensures rooms are ready for subsequent cases.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Aseptic procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Technical School diploma in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description