Surgical Tech

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

6d • $24 - $35

About The Position

Surgical Technologist Overview: As a key member of the surgical team, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring every procedure runs seamlessly. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager, you'll prepare, support, and assist in a wide range of surgical operations — from setup to closure — ensuring safety, precision, and teamwork at every step. What You'll Do: Be the expert in the room: Plan and scrub for a variety of surgical procedures, anticipating the needs of surgeons and adapting in real time. Set the stage for success: Assemble, test, and manage specialized OR equipment — from surgical drills to complex devices — ensuring everything is sterile, functional, and ready. Champion patient safety: Maintain strict aseptic technique, support infection prevention practices, and uphold the highest standards of surgical care. Keep it clean and reliable: Monitor sterilizers and sterilization processes, caring for and maintaining all surgical instruments and equipment. Collaborate and contribute: Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams to ensure efficient, coordinated, and compassionate care for every patient. Why You'll Love This Role: You'll be part of a dynamic surgical team where precision, skill, and collaboration save lives daily. Every procedure is a chance to make an impact — in a workplace that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist.
• Three (3) years of on-the-job training experience may be accepted in place of completion of a vocational program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Requires specialized knowledge and skills in operating room practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are utilized to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
• Must be able to respond quickly and be familiar with operating procedures to have instruments ready for surgeons.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer three to five (3-5) years of experience with diverse surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scrub for a variety of surgical procedures, anticipating the needs of surgeons and adapting in real time.
• Assemble, test, and manage specialized OR equipment — from surgical drills to complex devices — ensuring everything is sterile, functional, and ready.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique, support infection prevention practices, and uphold the highest standards of surgical care.
• Monitor sterilizers and sterilization processes, caring for and maintaining all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams to ensure efficient, coordinated, and compassionate care for every patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED