Surgical Tech Service Coordinator

Position is Full Time working at Northwest Medical Center in the Main OR

The Main OR at Northwest Medical Center features 16 surgical suites in a dedicated surgical wing and perform highly specialized  cutting edge procedures AND minimally invasive procedures. Several suites are specialized for specific types of surgeries. Join a team of surgical professionals who are performing new cutting edge procedures and taking great care of our patients. 

Assists in the care of the surgical patient by performing surgical tech duties and related activities for surgical procedures. Resource to OR staff for service specific procedures, instrumentation and equipment.  Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.        

 Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements                                                       

Education required: 

Completion of accredited Surgical Technician program

Minimum 2 years experience in the Surgical Tech role

-OR-  Military training program with 2 years surgical tech experience                                                

Experience:        

Required for Cardiovascular Surgical Tech: 2 years previous experience in vascular, cardiac and thoracic cases. 

Preferred for Surgical Tech: Previous experience as a Surgical Technician.                                                

Licenses/Certifications:        Required:

BLS (American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)

Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)         

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.