<p>Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the perioperative team at a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital that has served central Phoenix since 1963. This is a hands-on intraoperative scrub role supporting a broad surgical service line — including cardiology, emergency surgery, and family medicine cases — within a facility that combines community access with a teaching-hospital environment. Candidates who bring strong sterile-field discipline, instrument knowledge, and a collaborative approach to the OR will find a stable, full-service platform here.</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 (PTO)</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>221-bed acute care and teaching hospital with a full-service surgical program spanning cardiology, emergency surgery, family medicine, and additional specialty service lines</li> <li>Primary scrub role: manages instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout intraoperative cases across designated surgical procedures</li> <li>Maintains sterile field vigilance continuously from room setup through case close</li> <li>Utilizes individualized Physician Preference Cards to prepare and execute each case to surgeon specification</li> <li>Coordinates directly with the circulating nurse to monitor case progress, patient safety, and supply/equipment readiness in real time</li> <li>Responsible for conducting, documenting, and reconciling sponge, instrument, and needle counts per protocol</li> <li>Operates and documents use of electrosurgical units, lasers, and specialty surgical equipment in compliance with safety standards</li> <li>Handles and labels surgical specimens per chain-of-custody requirements</li> <li>Participates in departmental performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives</li> <li>Teaching hospital affiliation provides exposure to a diverse case mix and an environment that supports ongoing professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required — completion of a formal accredited surgical technology education program</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Minimum one (1) year of experience in operative procedures, surgical instrumentation, and OR equipment</li> <li>Two (2) or more years of hospital surgical experience preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of surgical scrub technique, sterile field principles, and medical/surgical terminology</li> <li>Proficient basic computer skills; strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, year-round sunshine, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — from desert hiking and mountain biking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to world-class golf and a vibrant arts and dining scene. Abrazo Central Campus sits in the heart of central Phoenix, providing easy access to the city's cultural districts, major sports venues, and a robust network of highly rated public and private schools. For clinicians seeking urban amenities without the congestion or cost of coastal markets, Phoenix consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the Southwest.</p>