Surgical Technician, Certified

Certified Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) Job Type: Full-Time | Days Schedule: 10 Hour Shifts More About Our Team Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care hospital that strives to offer exceptional care to the Sierra Vista community. Our Perioperative Services Department provides the majority of surgical care for Cochise County, supporting a wide range of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, podiatry, spine, vascular, and endoscopy. We are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the surgical continuum. This is a dynamic and rewarding environment that offers meaningful work, strong teamwork, and ongoing opportunities for learning and professional growth. Our team is highly collaborative, with a shared focus on safety, efficiency, and excellent patient outcomes. Perioperative Services is a great place to work, with schedules that are generally Monday through Friday, consisting of four 10-hour shifts. The pace can be fast and at times demanding, but it is also highly fulfilling for those who enjoy hands‑on care and being part of a dedicated surgical team. How You’ll Contribute Maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to ensure proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Before an operation, help set up the operating room and organize the sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions. Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment. Maintain supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation. Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transport, position patients on table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Scrub hands and arms, put on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, hold retractors, cut sutures, and apply dressings as directed. Cleans and restocks the operating room. Adhere to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attend hospital in‑service training sessions as directed. Provide age‑appropriate care for all age groups. Why Join Us Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What We’re Looking For Must have completed a Surgical Tech Program. High‑school Diploma or Equivalent required. 1 to 2 years of surgical tech experience preferred. BLS Certificate required. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices. More About Canyon Vista Medical Center Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, Canyon Vista Medical Center commits to serving residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, and Cochise County— a population of more than 131,000 people—and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building the 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90. Completed in 2015, Our Facility Offers Emergency Services with a LevelIII Trauma Unit Women Services Birthing Suites LevelI Nursery Bone & Joint Institute Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement Intensive / Progressive / Acute Care Cardiac Catheterization Lab Surgical Services / Outpatient Surgery Center Adult Psychiatric Unit Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to include 3D Mammography Laboratory Services Rehabilitation Services Two Helicopter Pads Wound Care EEOC Statement Canyon Vista Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr