Surgical Tech

Surgical Scrub Technologist Full Time

USPI Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scrub Technologist for a full‑time position in a fast‑paced ASC environment. The office emphasizes high‑quality patient care and embraces an inclusive culture. No new graduates will be considered, and ophthalmology experience is required.

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and establishes and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument count pre‑operatively and intra‑operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas and assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses standard universal precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in‑services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with policies and procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability availability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable.
• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech preferred.
• Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care