Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center - 3.6 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $32.38 - $48.17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Loan assistance Qualifications BLS Certification OR experience High school diploma or GED Surgery Basic life support Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Assists circulating nurses in set up of surgical procedure according to physician preference, standards of care and hospital protocol Handles laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens Assists the Surgeon during procedures as requested. Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies and assists in patient/equipment preparation and Performs follow-up actions as directed. Follows SJHMC policy and protocol to utilize patient restraints/safety straps and consistently demonstrates safe skill implementation and completes equipment/procedural change in-services. Reduce turnover times in order to increase efficiency and throughput of the department. Reports observed or reported alterations in the patient's condition to the RN or physician. Compliance with all NPSG Goals. Assists patient transfer to OR table/cart/bed and transport as needed. Utilizes proper care and handling of surgical instruments and sharps. Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity! #hellosurgicaltechs

Job Requirements Required:

High school graduate Minimum of two (2) years of surgical technologist clinical experience

American Heart Association BLS Preferred:

Ortho Trauma and Robotic surgery Where You'll Work Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies . Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. Pay Range $32.38 - $48.17 /hour