Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)

Surgical Tech - FT 

Shift: Fulltime, Varied shifts 

Your experience matters

Valley View Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 
You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. Maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.

Reports to: Director Surgery/OR 

Essential Functions

• Prepares the surgical suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physicians during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we offer 
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
-    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
-    Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
-    Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
-    Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
-    Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
-    Professional development and growth opportunities

Non-Essential Functions
 Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements 

-    Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program preferred.
-    License / Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility.
   

Required Skills 
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About our Health System 

Valley View Medical Center 100 bed hospital located in Fort Mohave, AZ, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Connect with our Nursing Support recruiting specialist 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Meranda Smith by email at [email protected]

EEOC Statement

"Valley View  Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley View  Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.