Surgical Tech

USPI • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

USPI Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scrub Technologist in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center committed to high-quality patient and family care. The role anticipates the needs of the surgical team and establishes and maintains a sterile field during operating-room procedures. Ophthalmology experience is needed; new graduates are not being considered at this time. The position reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator.

Requirements

• Ophthalmology experience.
• New graduates are not being considered at this time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical setup.
• Assist the circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment and gathering surgical supplies and equipment.
• Perform pre-operative and intra-operative sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Help keep physician preference cards accurate and up to date.
• Retain specimens for pathology and confirm each specimen’s source and name with the surgeon.
• Transport surgical equipment to designated cleaning areas and assist sterile supply staff with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with patients and others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to protect personal and environmental safety.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection-control surveillance and participate in emergency-preparedness drills.
• Follow equipment and safety guidelines and use and care for equipment knowledgeably.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attend required in-services, conferences, and meetings.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and office staff, patients, and employees; maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain designated certifications, such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Act in accordance with the center’s vision, mission, and business philosophy; comply with its policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability availability
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed