Surgical Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Surgical Technician, 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. Responsibilities 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 Assists in patient/equipment preparation Performs follow-up actions as directed Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED General Studies American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Surgical Tech Program Graduate Location St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, Glendale, Arizona. Pay Range $32.38 - $48.17 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr