Tucson Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
Surgical Tech- Main OR
Tucson Medical Center is a healthcare organization seeking a Surgical Technician for their Main Operating Room. The role involves providing skilled tasks related to equipment and supply management, assisting in staffing and training, and ensuring the proper preparation and functioning of surgical instruments and equipment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs clinical duties of Surgical Technician
Creates and updates an accurate, centralized log of department equipment and surgical instruments
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies
Prepares and tracks purchase orders for special items and equipment
Maintains and updates Charge Master
Ensures the proper functioning of equipment and/or schedules repairs, referring unusual problems to Manager
Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment
Participates in evaluation of new and replacement products
Participates in the orientation and education of personnel and provides informal guidance; adjusts staffing to meet needs and provides adequate coverage of unit
Serves as technical support for laser surgery requirements, if applicable
Adjusts staffing to meet needs and provide adequate coverage of unit; consults with Clinical Nurse Leader or Manager when determining staffing needs
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of surgical assistance experience required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of surgical assist procedures and best practices
Knowledge of laser surgery regulations and best practices
Skill in the sterilization and set up for different surgical procedures
Skill in providing assistance and leading and guiding other staff
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
Surgical Technician Certification highly preferred
Company
Tucson Medical Center
TMC is Southern Arizona's leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-04
Arizona Daily Star
2025-04-30
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2024-04-10
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