Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Oro Valley, Arizona
The Surgical Technician collaborates with the perioperative team to prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and assist surgeons during procedures. They are responsible for handling instruments, ensuring patient safety through counts, and maintaining operating room efficiency.
Position Type: Full Time Day Shift
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus offered!
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must have completed a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program, or hold an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences. A Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, and 0-2 years of relevant experience is expected.
Market context
Arizona hospitals and surgery centers commonly need Surgical Techs to support operating room volume, and entry-level openings often fit candidates with limited OR experience. This role is competitive because employers usually want formal surgical technology or practical nursing training plus BCLS certification, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and paid time off can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training, certification, and OR exposure match before applying.
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