Surgical Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks that maintain an organized and sterile field during surgeries and procedures, including scrubbing, selecting, providing, and prepping surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, while adhering to the HonorHealth policies. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs for additional equipment, supplies and/or instruments by assessing specific patient, physician and procedure requirements and responds by meeting or communicating those needs. Maintains a proper sterile field. Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring the working order of instruments. Assumes accountability for instrumentation and returns instrumentation to the decontamination room or Central Sterile Processing Department. Actively participates as a member of the health care team to include orientation and instruction of personnel functioning in the scrub role. Participates in the re-stocking and cleaning of Operating rooms and equipment. Maintains a clean safe and orderly work area and reports unsafe conditions. Assists with the orientation, guidance, and evaluation of performance of new staff and students. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1 year of Surgical Tech experience
High School Diploma or GED Required
>10 months in surgical technician experience Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required

Nice To Haves

Associates in Surgical Technology Preferred
Certified Surgical Technician - Certification, Preferred

Responsibilities

Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
Anticipates the needs for additional equipment, supplies and/or instruments by assessing specific patient, physician and procedure requirements and responds by meeting or communicating those needs.
Maintains a proper sterile field.
Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring the working order of instruments.
Assumes accountability for instrumentation and returns instrumentation to the decontamination room or Central Sterile Processing Department.
Actively participates as a member of the health care team to include orientation and instruction of personnel functioning in the scrub role.
Participates in the re-stocking and cleaning of Operating rooms and equipment.
Maintains a clean safe and orderly work area and reports unsafe conditions.
Assists with the orientation, guidance, and evaluation of performance of new staff and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.