Surg Tech

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As an essential part of the surgical team, the Surgical Technologist helps ensure procedures run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Working under minimal direction from the Nurse Manager, this role supports operating room procedures from setup through post-procedure support, using expertise, precision, and teamwork. The position involves preparing and scrubbing for a wide range of surgical operations, maintaining a sterile and organized operating room, and assembling, operating, and maintaining surgical equipment, including surgical drills and sterilization systems. The Surgical Technologist also monitors sterilizers and sterilization processes to support infection-control standards and collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to deliver surgical care.

The role is described as a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity to develop surgical expertise and contribute to patient care. Hourly pay is $25.96–$38.29. Night shift differential is 18% of base pay, and weekend shift differential is 8% of base pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or technologists; three years of on-the-job training may be accepted instead.
• At least one year of progressively responsible Surgical Tech experience with multi-specialty complex cases, demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), which must be maintained.
• Obtain a BLS card through an approved American Heart Association training center within three months.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in operating room practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support collaborative staff and community relationships.
• Ability to lead and mentor other staff.
• Ability to respond quickly and familiarity with operating procedures so instruments are ready for surgeons.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience with diverse surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and scrub for a wide range of surgical operations, anticipating surgeon needs and adapting to each case.
• Maintain a sterile, organized, and safe operating room that supports patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Assemble, operate, and maintain simple and complex surgical equipment, including surgical drills and sterilization systems.
• Monitor sterilizers and sterilization processes to support compliance and infection control.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to provide surgical care and contribute to the department’s success.
• Respond quickly and have instruments ready for surgeons.
• Lead and mentor other staff.

What This Job Offers

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