Surgical Technologist - Cardiac, Main OR

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides safe, efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. The role primarily performs the scrub function and selects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist applies sterile and aseptic technique, adapts to changing situations in the perioperative setting, and uses knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team. Candidates may be considered for either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on experience, specialty training, and qualifications. The Advanced Surgical Technologist supports complex procedures—including cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, and vascular procedures—and contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines. Applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
At least one year of operating room experience.
Surgical Technology certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire and maintained thereafter, except for the stated Mayo Clinic in Arizona hiring-date exemption.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role: at least two years of independent scrubbing experience.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role: independently support advanced procedures in cardiac, transplant, neurosurgery, or vascular, or be cross-trained to work independently in three or more specialties outside those advanced areas.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role: work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Nice To Haves

Cardiothoracic operating room experience.
First scrub experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under RN supervision and in collaboration with the surgeon.
Perform primarily in the scrub role.
Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Apply sterile and aseptic technique and adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
Use knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.
For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independently support advanced procedures in cardiac, transplant, neurosurgery, or vascular specialties, or independently work in three or more other specialties.
Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
Prepare to respond to emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and emergency protocols.
Meet on-call expectations, including the 45-minute response requirement.