Surgical Tech IV

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the surgical team to provide patient care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources. Acts as a resource person regarding instrumentation requirements, availability, and set up. Able and willing to troubleshoot. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently. Willingness to assist circulator and takes initiative to ensure availability of necessary equipment. Expert in chosen specialty area; performs all specialty procedures independently, is identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty. Acts as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management. Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills. Participates in monitoring and maintaining resources in specific department. Understands and contributes to the vision/mission and goals of the department. Reports to the Clinical Manager. Has routine interaction with departmental staff, other Carondelet employees, patients, and physicians. Accountable for the prudent use of equipment and supplies. responsible for orienting new techs, float techs, and agency techs to the OR. Responsible for justifying expenses of supply needs to budget on a monthly basis. Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Handles and labels medications on the sterile field under the direct supervisor of licensed personnel Follows established policies and procedures relating to the ordering, receiving, storage and replenishing of medication and IV solutions.

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

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!

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently.
• Expert in chosen specialty area; performs all specialty procedures independently.
• Identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to justify expenses of supply needs to budget on a monthly basis.
• Ability to handle and label medications on the sterile field under the direct supervisor of licensed personnel.
• Follows established policies and procedures relating to the ordering, receiving, storage and replenishing of medication and IV solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Acts as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management.
• Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team to provide patient care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of physical and technical requirements of surgical intervention: highly complex surgical cases/specialty resources.
• Acts as a resource person regarding instrumentation requirements, availability, and set up.
• Able and willing to troubleshoot.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to scrub more than three specialties proficiently.
• Willingness to assist circulator and takes initiative to ensure availability of necessary equipment.
• Expert in chosen specialty area; performs all specialty procedures independently, is identified as a resource person for more than 1 specialty.
• Acts as preceptor to actively train new staff and participate in the orientation process, offering performance feedback to management.
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication skills.
• Participates in monitoring and maintaining resources in specific department.
• Understands and contributes to the vision/mission and goals of the department.
• Accountable for the prudent use of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for orienting new techs, float techs, and agency techs to the OR.
• Responsible for justifying expenses of supply needs to budget on a monthly basis.
• Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.
• Handles and labels medications on the sterile field under the direct supervisor of licensed personnel.
• Follows established policies and procedures relating to the ordering, receiving, storage and replenishing of medication and IV solutions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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