Surgical Technologist - Main OR, Nights

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The role primarily functions in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist applies sterile and aseptic techniques and adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting. The role uses knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.

Candidates may be considered for placement as either a Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist 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.

Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
• At least two years of surgical technologist experience, including experience in multiple surgical specialties.
• Obtain Surgical Technology certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of hire and maintain it thereafter. The stated certification exception applies to Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Arizona before 11/20/2024.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance of campus to meet the 45-minute on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Function primarily in the scrub role.
• Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Apply sterile and aseptic techniques and adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
• Use knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.
• For Advanced Surgical Technologist placement, support complex surgical procedures and contribute to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed