Surgical Technician – Phoenix Access Surgery Center

Surgical Technician – Phoenix Access Surgery Center – AKDHC

 

As one of the nation’s largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease,

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) has enjoyed the trust of patients and the

respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona since 1976. We are a

professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. To learn more about us,

please visit our website: www.akdhc.com.

 

AKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive

compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at 70%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays, including 168 hours to start and more added for each year of employment with AKDHC

 

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the

company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative atmosphere where everyone feels encouraged to

contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

Utilizing your skills and talents, the Surgical Technician will provide care to patients undergoing procedures within the Access Center in accordance with established procedures and as directed.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist Physician with patient preparation for intra-op procedures
• Assist Circulating Nurse with patients, which may include offering reassurance and comfort
• Clean and disinfect equipment and instruments according to established policies and procedures
• Perform housekeeping duties including cleaning rooms after patient leaves, preparing rooms for next patient and maintaining clean and adequately stocked exam and consultation rooms
• Handle patient specimens, prepare specimen containers and accurately complete laboratory slips and culture/path slips
• Assist with maintaining an adequate supply of inventory and answering incoming calls
• Comply with OSHA and HIPAA standards/regulations and QA/Safety Program

 

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician Program

Current certification in Basic Life Support

Ability to use the following equipment: clinical/surgical instruments, autoclave and computer

 

Benefits: 

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.