Surgical Technologist - Cardiac, Main OR

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $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 primarily functions as a scrub technologist and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist applies sterile and aseptic technique, 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 in specialties such as cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery, 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, subject to the stated Mayo Clinic in Arizona exception.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• For the Advanced Surgical Technologist role: at least two years of independent scrubbing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiothoracic operating room experience.
• First scrub experience.

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 technique and adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
• Use knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical 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 work independently 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.
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies using quick thinking, adaptability, and emergency protocols.
• Meet a 45-minute on-call requirement by living within a reasonable driving distance of campus.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options 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