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Surgical Technologist - Cardiac, Main OR

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZFull-time$30.54–45.87/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.54–45.87/hr
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Surgical Technology CertificationBasic Life Support Competency

Job overview

The Surgical Technologist provides safe, efficient surgical patient care under RN supervision and in collaboration with surgeons, primarily in the scrub role. The position prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies while applying sterile and aseptic technique. Advanced Surgical Technologists may support complex specialties and contribute to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization. Candidates must live within reasonable driving distance to meet the on-call requirement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sterile TechniqueAseptic TechniqueCardiothoracic or ExperienceFirst ScrubIndependent ScrubbingAdvanced Procedure SupportSpecialty Instrumentation ManagementProtocol DevelopmentWorkflow DevelopmentEmergency ProtocolsAdaptability

Qualifications

Accredited Surgical Technology ProgramOne Year or ExperienceSurgical Technology CertificationBasic Life Support CompetencyTwo Years Independent ScrubbingIndependent Specialty ExperienceReasonable Driving Distance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as a member of the surgical team.

Candidates may be considered for placement into either the Surgical Technologist or Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on years of experience, specialty training, and meeting the qualifications of the higher-level position.

The Advanced Surgical Technologist expands on this foundation by supporting complex procedures, such as cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, and vascular and by contributing to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines.

*Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.

  • One year of operating room experience is required.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Cardiothoracic OR experience and first scrub experience are preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.

  • Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Qualifications and Additional Responsibilities for Advanced Surgical Technologist

Minimum 2+ years of independent scrubbing experience.

Independently supports advanced procedures in one of the following specialties: cardiac, transplant, neurosurgery, or vascular, or has cross-trained to work independently in three or more specialties outside of these advanced areas.

Manage and maintain advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment.

Contribute to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies.

Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may include quick thinking, adaptability, and solid skills to implement emergency protocols.

Works flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations.

Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:

Mayo Clinic in Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$30.54 - $45.87 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Days Hours: 0645-1715: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week; Days of TBD upon hire. Posted shift may change based on department needs and could include Midday or Night shift coverage.

Weekend Schedule

Weekend call shifts required. Call is a requirement and includes nights, weekends, and holidays. All call requires a 30-minute response time. Call rooms available to reserve through security, as needed, if the candidate lives outside the 30-minute window.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Karen Teetzel

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,794 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.54–45.87/hr
  • US median$28–40/hr1,159 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $38.21/hr, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the middle half of Surgical Technologist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Surgical Technologist jobs in Arizona and 2,794 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,215 postings).
Education
6 of the 2,794 open Surgical Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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