**Overview** Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/) Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. _U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) . Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) . _For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._ **Responsibilities** Our twelve-room OR suite maintains a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, which enables us to form close relationships with patients and their families during very difficult times. We also feature a 44-bay multi-level PACU with staff dedicated to trauma and other emergency cases. Our PACU features a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Throughout the unit we are committed to using the latest technology, affording staff the opportunity to constantly learn and enhance their skills. As a Level I Trauma Center, we are operational 24/7. Our Lead Surgical Scrub Technician will be responsible for assessing, planning, anticipating, administering and evaluating the needs of the surgeon. Primary functions involve energetically and dynamically supporting the staff and physicians in acquiring the necessary equipment and training to deliver evidence based surgical interventions. Interacts in a timely manner with vendors to secure necessary equipment and products as driven by the daily schedule. Communicates directly with surgeons to coordinate preference cards and the introduction of new products. Coordinates with the Business Specialist Nurse Manager and Director in the investigation and recommendation of capital equipment. Serves as a resource to staff and leadership on current practice issues. **Responsibilities:** + Scrubs procedures assessing, planning, anticipating, administering and evaluating the needs of the surgeon for eachassigned procedure, according to age or patient. + Coordinates in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Director of Surgical Services orientation of all new SurgeryStaff. + Serves as a resource with a high level of knowledge and competence in the assigned area of surgical specialty. Maintainsannual CME in area of specialty. + Assures that necessary supplies and equipment are available for scheduled cases. Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. **Qualifications** **Minimu** **m:** + Three years of experience as a Scrub Tech + High School graduate or GED + American Heart Association BLS **Preferred:** + Three years of current operating room experience in specialty + Membership in AST encouraged + Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience; Cerner strongly preferred **Pay Range** $33.60 - $48.73 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.