Lead Certified Surgical Tech -OR

Overview



Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Central Hospital 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 Central Hospital, 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

Working Lead. Trains and mentors staff. Coordinates scheduling and efforts of Surgical Techs. 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.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

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

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Two years of hospital surgical experience or formal training program. Knowledge and experience in operative procedures, equipment and instrumentation, and /or equivalent experience.
• Education: Completion of formal education/training to obtain a Certification as a Surgical Tech and/or acquired Certification completion within 6 months.
• Certifications: Certification as a Surgical Tech, or acquired Certification completion within 6 months. CPR.

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Organization Description

Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!

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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.