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Phoenix Children's Hospital
Surgical Tech-Certified
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$49,255 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Tech-Certified Phoenix Children's Hospital - 3.7 Glendale, AZ Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Sterile instrument handling Specimen labeling Surgical instrument organization Labeling Sterile field situational awareness Clinical skill development Mid-level Clinical instruction Preparing medical treatment area Surgery Operating room inventory management Clinical training Team training Ambulatory surgery assistance experience Cleaning Certified Surgical Technologist Collaboration with surgical teams Precepting Full Job Description This position performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for availability of supplies and equipment and maintains sterile field for operating procedures. Position Duties Assists to perform room turnovers in accordance with established procedure and department requirements/standards as part of procedural team. Participates in a variety of surgical cases by assisting surgeons at the surgical field. 1. Prepares and sets up operating room for surgical procedures and organizes sterile areas, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedure, department, and physician requirements and standards. 2. Handles and cares for specific instrumentation to prevent breakage and damage. 3. Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs. 4. Communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness. 5. Seeks guidance from appropriate source for performing or assisting with procedures as needed based on level of personal expertise. 6. Handles and labels all specimens. 7. Suggests and assists update and maintain physician preference cards. 8. Pulls cases prior to procedure. (Ambulatory Surgery Center). Participates in re-stocking, re-supplying, and cleaning of all operating rooms, specialty carts, and sterile core to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Serves as preceptor to students and orients regarding functions, duties, and role of Surgical Technician. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.