Location: Tuba City, AZ

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Candidate Pay Rate: $59.50/hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the operating room with required instruments and equipment before procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure the sterile field is protected throughout surgery
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical prepping, and draping for adult and pediatric patients
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently during procedures
• Verify functionality of equipment and troubleshoot or report issues before surgery
• Perform instrument counts and document procedural supplies accurately
• Support a wide range of surgical specialties including General, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, OB/GYN, Urology and more
• Participate in rotational scheduling and on-call coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Surgical Technologist training program accredited by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST), OR equivalent on-the-job clinical training or military specialty
• Must obtain certification per facility policy: NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT credentialing as applicable (follow facility timelines for certification)
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association throughout employment
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment serving Navajo, Hopi and other communities
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and provide on-call coverage (nights, weekends, holidays)

Education

• Completion of AST-accredited Surgical Technologist program OR on-the-job clinical training or relevant military training
• BLS certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
• Ability to set up OR rooms efficiently and verify equipment readiness
• Familiarity with perioperative procedures across multiple specialties
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced OR setting
• Attention to detail for counts, documentation and patient safety
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work respectfully within Native American communities

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
• Flexible scheduling with paid on-call opportunities
• Support for licensure and certification maintenance
• Professional development and continuing education encouragement
• A respectful, collaborative OR team that values your contribution
• Health plan guidance and access to employee assistance (where applicable)
• Generous PTO options to recharge and stay well
• Referral bonus program to celebrate bringing great people aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Tuba City, AZ

Explore the beauty of the Colorado Plateau while on assignment: experience Navajo and Hopi cultural sites, take scenic drives to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley region, hike local trails and enjoy exceptional stargazing in a low-light environment. Weekend trips to nearby Page, Lake Powell and Flagstaff are within reach for canyon views, boating and outdoor adventures.

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