Operating Room Technician Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Operating Room Technician jobs in Phoenix are in strong demand, concentrated in the medical corridors around Midtown, the Banner Health campuses near Metrocenter, and the hospital clusters in Tempe and Mesa. Surgical centers, academic medical centers, and specialty surgical groups are the primary hiring sectors, with openings ranging from general OR support to cardiovascular and orthopedic specialties. Employers hiring right now include Banner Health, American Traveler, and HonorHealth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) position requiring 2+ years of experience and mandatory call coverage.
Details
- Work in the Cardiothoracic Surgery/CVOR unit of a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital
- Unit consists of 6 operating rooms plus 1 hybrid OR
- Handles approximately 7 cases per day with a maximum of 15 cases per day
- Common cases include open heart, vascular, endovascular, thoracic, esophageal, general, hepatobiliary, and lung, liver, and kidney transplant procedures
- Uses Cerner/Surginet EMR charting system
- Schedule consists of four 10-hour day shifts per week (0630-1700), Monday-Friday
- Mandatory call required 1-2 nights per week and on weekends
- Weekend requirements include one weekend of first call and one weekend of second call per month
- Possible holiday coverage if on call
- Floating required to General OR or BNI OR
- Charge nurse role available
- Surgical techs also staffed on the unit
Requirements
- Active AZ or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred but not required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- BSN not required for this position
- Cerner/Surginet EMR experience preferred
- Must complete a pass/fail Foley catheter insertion exam on Day 1 of orientation
- Must complete SIMs Lab competency for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, maintaining sterile field technique
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
- 12 hours of orientation provided
- Steel Blue scrubs required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with the health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) position requiring 2+ years of experience and mandatory call coverage.
Details
- Work in the Cardiothoracic Surgery/CVOR unit of a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital
- Unit consists of 6 operating rooms plus 1 hybrid OR
- Handles approximately 7 cases per day with a maximum of 15 cases per day
- Common cases include open heart, vascular, endovascular, thoracic, esophageal, general, hepatobiliary, and lung, liver, and kidney transplant procedures
- Uses Cerner/Surginet EMR charting system
- Schedule consists of four 10-hour day shifts per week (0630-1700), Monday-Friday
- Mandatory call required 1-2 nights per week and on weekends
- Weekend requirements include one weekend of first call and one weekend of second call per month
- Possible holiday coverage if on call
- Floating required to General OR or BNI OR
- Charge nurse role available
- Surgical techs also staffed on the unit
Requirements
- Active AZ or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred but not required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- BSN not required for this position
- Cerner/Surginet EMR experience preferred
- Must complete a pass/fail Foley catheter insertion exam on Day 1 of orientation
- Must complete SIMs Lab competency for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, maintaining sterile field technique
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
- 12 hours of orientation provided
- Steel Blue scrubs required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with the health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
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Who's Hiring
- Banner Health30
- American Traveler10
- HonorHealth5
- Mayo Clinic5
- Valleywise Health5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operating room technician job in Phoenix?
Phoenix hiring for operating room technicians centers on its large hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty surgical practices clustered in Midtown, the Camelback corridor, and the East Valley. Candidates with experience in high-volume trauma or orthopedic cases stand out in this market. Getting scrub experience at a busy Phoenix-area surgical center and networking through local Association of Surgical Technologists chapters gives applicants a concrete edge over those applying cold.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Phoenix?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in Phoenix right now include Banner Health, American Traveler, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The Phoenix market is anchored by large integrated health systems alongside independent ambulatory surgical centers and specialty practices focused on orthopedics, cardiac surgery, and robotics-assisted procedures.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Phoenix?
Remote work is rare for operating room technicians because the role is fundamentally hands-on and requires physical presence in the sterile field. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those postings typically cover administrative, instrument coordination, or surgical supply chain roles rather than direct scrub or circulating duties.
How can I get a operating room technician job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is through an externship or clinical rotation at one of the Valley's ambulatory surgical centers, which tend to be more open to new graduates than large trauma hospitals. Phoenix-area community colleges with accredited surgical technology programs often have direct placement partnerships with local surgical centers. Applying for sterile processing technician roles first is a common lateral move that builds OR familiarity and positions candidates for a scrub tech promotion within the same facility.
Which industries hire the most operating room technicians in Phoenix?
Phoenix operating room technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix's rapid population growth and its status as a regional destination for elective and complex surgical procedures drive consistent demand across these sectors, particularly in orthopedics, spine, and cardiac surgery.
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