<p>Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is hiring a Surgical Services Assistant II to support perioperative operations across its active operating room suites. This hands-on support role works directly under the direction of charge nurses and OR staff, contributing to patient safety, room readiness, and efficient case turnover in a high-acuity surgical environment. St. Joseph's is a well-established acute care facility with a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a broad surgical service line — making this a substantive perioperative support position with real clinical exposure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Perioperative support role embedded in an active OR environment at a Level I Trauma Center</li> <li>Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms and prepares suites for incoming patients between cases</li> <li>Participates directly in OR suite turnovers to maintain case flow and scheduling efficiency</li> <li>Responsible for cleaning and remaking patient stretchers and beds; maintains assigned areas for restocking and cleanliness</li> <li>Delivers specimens, lab samples, and blood products to and from the OR</li> <li>Transports patients as directed by nursing staff, following standard precautions and PPE protocols</li> <li>Works within a multidisciplinary surgical team that includes RNs, surgical technologists, and OR support staff</li> <li>Facility services include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology (Carondelet Neurological Institute), joint replacement (Carondelet Joint Replacement Center), stroke, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center designation reflects the depth and acuity of the surgical and procedural volume on campus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required</li> <li>Minimum one year of surgery aide experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Ability to follow standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) per policy</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, situated in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation — offering more than 350 days of sunshine annually, dramatic mountain scenery, and a lower cost of living than Phoenix or the California coast. The city is home to the University of Arizona, a vibrant arts and food culture, and world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and birding in Saguaro National Park and the surrounding mountain ranges. Tucson's combination of urban amenities, affordable housing, and year-round outdoor lifestyle makes it a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>