Surgical Tech FT

Urology ASC Phoenix-Perimeter is seeking a full time Surgical Tech to join the team!

Job Summary

Under the supervision of surgeons or registered nurses, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for setting up operating room, preparing and transporting patients for surgery, adjusting lights and equipment, passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
• Wash and sterilize equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Prepare, care for and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• As part of your positions requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
• Perform other clinical and office duties as assigned by manager.

Required Skills:

• Graduation from a School of Surgical Technology or Hospital-based Program.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Technologist in a general operating room.
• CPR certification is required.
• Able to maintain proper sterile field and anticipate needs of surgeons or registered nurses during surgical procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer software and database skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.