Surgical Technologist - Ortho

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
Current BLS certification required upon hire.
Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Arizona prior to 11/20/2024 are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

Selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Applying sterile and aseptic technique.
Adapting to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
Utilizing knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.