Surgical Tech

Overview

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10, 00 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. 

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies. 
• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.  
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. 
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures. 
• Places equipment and supplies in the operating or labor & delivery rooms and arranges instruments according to preference cards.  Cleans and checks equipment area. 
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other technical tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.  Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the OR and C-section suites. 
• Organizes in preparation for end of case and assists in clean up and turnover of rooms.  Disposes of all sharps, biohazardous waste items appropriately.  Handles specimens properly. 
• Reports observations of changes in patient’s conditions and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner. 

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED. Completion of Surgical Technologists course from an accredited facility. 
  • Experience:
    • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.  
    • Must be able to take call rotation when required.
    • Must be able to perform all duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics. 
  • Licensure/Certifications: BLS
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Knowledge of hospital environment desired. 
    • Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred
  • Licensure/Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) 

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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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