CVOR Surgical Technologist

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 incentive for experienced CVOR

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons with cardiopulmonary bypass and vascular access while maintaining strict aseptic technique. You will scrub on at least two specialties, participate in OR turnover, and support staff training.

The role requires surgical technologist certification and 1–4 years of experience, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and high-quality patient care in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with BLS certification.
• Certified surgical technologist with proved competency.
• Scrub proficiently in at least two surgical specialties.
• Maintain aseptic technique and fast, accurate instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures: set up instruments and ensure equipment readiness.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments during operations.
• Disassemble and count sharps, instruments, and sponges for safety.
• Assist with OR turnover and stocking of supplies between cases.
• Support training and orientation of new surgical tech staff.
• Follow safety protocols for medication labeling and specimen handling.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Scrub in two specialties

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Open Heart Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Now offering $10,000 incentive for experienced CVOR Operating Room Surgical Tech!

Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.

Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's at Desert Main Surgery Department has 24 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 4 minimally invasive and 3 robotic rooms. BDMC/CCMC offers a full range of surgical specialties, including Peds Cardiovascular and Adult and Peds Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Neurology, EENT, Plastics and Robotics. We are the busiest OR in the valley, fast paced, and performing high acuity cases. In 2017, BDMC/CCMC Main Surgery Department performed over 21,000 surgeries. Adult cardiovascular, Labor & Delivery and Endoscopy Services are covered by separate departments. Our technologies includes TAVR, Volcano IVUS in the hybrid room. Si and Xi da Vinci robots. Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized byUS News as a High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category. Surgical service lines include general, gyn, urology,robotics, ortho, neuro, plastics, and Level I trauma, peds and adult.

POSITION DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 4 8s | 32hrs

Schedule: 6:30am-3pm, Monday - Friday with varied day off

On Call: Nights, weekends and holidays

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the‑art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child‑friendly, family‑centered care. Our facilities feature a 76‑bed NICU, a 24‑bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22‑bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart‑lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR ST must be able to work under high pressure in a fast paced environment.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
6. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
7. May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
8. This position follows safety procedures in regard to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time‑out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.

Requires certification as a surgical technologist and one to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role OR three to four years in a surgical technologist role.

Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.

This position must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties. The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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