Surgical Technician Associate

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician Associate at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center helps prepare the operating room and surgical team to perform a variety of procedures. The role includes setting up surgical equipment and instruments, assisting the surgical team, and helping maintain a sterile environment. The technician is expected to adapt quickly, collaborate with the OR team, and support the patient's healing process.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program or a minimum of 6 months of surgical technologist experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program and a minimum of one year of surgical technologist clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist circulating nurses with setting up surgical procedures according to physician preference, standards of care, and hospital protocol.
• Handle laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures as requested.
• Retrieve equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Assist with patient and equipment preparation.
• Participate in data collection and update records as needed.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance.
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years through the Education Benefit program.
• Part-time employees can receive up to $9,000 through the Education Benefit program.

What This Job Offers

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