Certified Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corp

Phoenix, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Hospital, Instrumentation, Life Insurance, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Sample/Specimen Processing, Surgical Procedures, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
16 days ago

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Scottsdale Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Certified surgical technician providing intra-operative support. Assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in other areas as assigned and directed. Participates in department performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes the written individualized Physician Preference Card for the surgical procedure.
  • Coordinates with circulating nurse to provide supplies, equipment and instruments for designated surgical procedures.
  • Conducts and documents sponge, instrument and needle counts.
  • Utilizes a working knowledge of current surgical scrub technology and medical terminology.
  • Coordinates with circulating nurse to continuously assess case progress and patient's safety. Properly operates and documents operation of all equipment utilized. Adheres to safety precautions during use of electrosurgical units, lasers, and any surgical equipment.
  • Handles and labels specimens.
  • Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.

  • Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech

  • Experience: Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation.

  • Licensure/Certification: Certification as a Surgical Tech. CPR.

  • Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience: Two years of hospital surgical experience.

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Organization Description

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus is a full-service acute care hospital providing specialized services and home to the Abrazo Surgical Institute. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic care featuring navigational technology and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation services and enhanced diagnostic imaging as well as emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com

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