Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Oro Valley, Arizona
The Surgical Technician prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields and assists the surgical team during procedures. They are responsible for managing instruments, ensuring infection control standards, and supporting optimal patient outcomes.
Surgical Tech Position Type: Full Time Day Shift
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with matching
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 be a graduate of a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program or hold an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology. BCLS certification is required, and 0-2 years of operating room 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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