Valleywise Health

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Surgical Tech II

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Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: Operating Room - Roosevelt

Schedule: Regular PT 20 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

Under minimal direction of the Nurse Manager, this position plans for and scrubs diverse surgical operations; anticipates needs of surgeons; assembles specialized OR equipment i.e. surgical drills; maintains an aseptic environment; and provides for patient safety. Cares for the instruments/equipment used. Operates simple and complex surgical equipment. Monitors sterilizers and sterilization processes. Participates as a team member during surgical operations and in accomplishing all the support work of the department.
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.08 - $34.04
This is a part-time position.
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have graduated from a vocational program for Surgical Technicians or Technologist.
  • Three (3) years of on the job training experience may be accepted in lieu of completion of a vocational program.
Experience:
  • Requires a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Surgical Tech in a multi-specialty complex cases experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Prefer three to five (3-5) years' experience with diverse surgical specialties.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) is required and must be maintained.
  • Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
  • Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
  • Requires specialized knowledge and skills of OR practices.
  • Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.
  • Must be able to lead and mentor other staff.
  • Must be able to respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures in order to have instruments ready for surgeons.
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