Surgical Technologist - Transplant

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide safe, efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision and with the surgeon. The role emphasizes scrub duties, preparing and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, and applying sterile techniques to support the operative team.

Candidates may be considered for placement into either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proficient in sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Experience with handling surgical instrumentation and instrumentation management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and organize instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in the scrub role during procedures.
• Collaborate with RN and surgeon to support perioperative patient care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Candidates may be considered for placement into either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on years of experience, specialty training, and meeting the qualifications of the higher‑level position.

The Advanced Surgical Technologist expands on this foundation by supporting complex procedures, such as cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, and vascular and by contributing to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines.

*Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45‑minute on‑call requirement.