This is a Per Diem position working a day shift with call and rotation in the main Operating Room at Northwest Sahuarita Hospital

Our Northwest Sahuarita Hospital features 2 OR's providing general surgery services and well as orthopedic , podiatry, and Endoscopy / GI services.

The Surgical Tech in the Operating Room at Northwest Sahuarita Hospital, assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed and assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating theater. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Assists in preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Assists with opening of sterile supplies, sets up for procedures and maintains an orderly surgical field. Adequately prepares for procedures/surgeries and anticipates physician's needs during procedures/surgeries. Accepts and properly identifies any medication or solution onto sterile field. Handles specimens/cultures according to policy. Performs sponge, instrument and sharps counts according to policy. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment, instruments and supplies and returns all to proper locations. Performs other job duties relevant to the position as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: "Required:

Completion of accredited Surgical Technician program

-OR- 2 years of on-the-job training

-OR- 7 years of experience working in the field

-OR- Military training program with 2 years surgical tech experience"

Experience:

Preferred for Surgical Tech: Previous experience as a Surgical Technician."

Licenses/Certifications: "Required: BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) "

Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is an 18-bed neighborhood hospital offering medical/surgical inpatient beds, two operating rooms and a 14-bed emergency room. Our focus is on providing safe, patient-centered care to our community and each employee is valued for their contribution, whether caring for patients or supporting the operations of the hospital. We're proud to be creating a fun, collaborative culture that encourages our team to do their best work. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.