Surgical Technologist - Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

21h • $31 - $46

About The Position

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

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

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• NBSTSA certification within one year of hire, except for applicable Mayo Clinic Arizona hires before 11/20/2024.
• For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, at least 2 years of independent scrubbing experience.
• For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role, independent experience supporting advanced procedures in cardiac, transplant, neurosurgery, or vascular, or independent cross-training in at least three specialties outside those advanced areas.
• Ability to live within a reasonable driving distance to 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 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 a qualifying specialty or work independently across three or more other specialties.
• Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.
• Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and emergency protocols.
• Meet the 45-minute on-call requirement by living within a reasonable driving distance to campus.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental plan through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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