Where You’ll Work

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix,Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and mostchallenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow, ishome to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world.

Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be a central figure in the operating room team, meticulously preparing and maintaining the sterile field for surgical procedures and actively anticipating the needs of the surgical team. You will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety, preventing infection, and contributing to operational efficiency.Every day, you will expertly set up the sterile OR, meticulously organize instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards, and assist the surgical team during procedures. You will also manage sterile supply flow, perform accurate surgical counts, and ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique and all safety protocols from pre- to post-operative phases.To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterile procedures, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure. You will demonstrate excellent communication, a proactive approach to anticipating needs, and a collaborative spirit, all dedicated to supporting positive patient outcomes and seamless surgical operations.

• Coordinates in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Director of Surgical Services orientation of all new Surgery Staff.
• Leads efforts to improve processes and to monitor quality in surgical specialty.
• Maintains accurate and timely preference cards for all surgeons in the specialty area.
• Serves as a resource with a high level of knowledge and competence in the assigned area of surgical specialty. Maintains annual CME in area of specialty.
• Monitors and orders surgery supplies as assigned. Assures that necessary supplies and equipment are available for scheduled cases and unscheduled cases.
• Coordinates new product trials with the Nurse Manager, Business Specialist and Value Analysis Committee. Serves on the Value Analysis Committee.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience as a scrub tech
• American Heart Association BLS
• Certified Surgical Technologist

Preferred:

• Three years of current operating room experience in specialty
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Cerner experience