Surgical Technologist - Surgical Oncology

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. This role involves providing safe and efficient care to surgical patients, primarily in the scrub role, under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, utilizing knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical instrumentation and technology.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
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.
Current BLS certification required upon hire.
Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of operating room experience strongly preferred.
Previous whipple and liver resection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
Functions primarily in the scrub role.
Responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
Utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.