Where You’ll Work

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Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health’s exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health’s powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction.
Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow’s healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind.
The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center.
Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership – then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Technician, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Assists circulating nurses in set up of surgical procedure according to physician preference, standards of care and hospital protocol
Handles laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens
Assists the Surgeon during procedures as requested
Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
Assists in patient/equipment preparation
Performs follow-up actions as directed

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate General Studies or
High School GED General Studies
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

Surgical Tech Program Graduate

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