CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health seeks experienced CVOR Surgical Technologists in Phoenix to support adult CVOR procedures across Banner Boswell, Estrella, Thunderbird, University Medical Center and Desert Medical Center locations. You will scrub on at least two specialties and assist in high‑volume, cutting‑edge cardiac and vascular cases.

Join a team committed to patient care, safety, and professional growth, with opportunities to train others and advance your leadership skills in a busy perioperative

Qualifications

• Certification as a surgical technologist required or 1–2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in scrubbing on at least two surgical specialties.
• Must stay current with safety and sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures; pull instruments and ensure working order.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Assist with OR turnover and stocking supplies.
• Lead training of staff and students as assigned.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Cardiovascular care

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical technology certification

Tools

DaVinci Robot

O Arm

TAVAR

Job description

CVOR Surgical Technologist### CVOR Surgical TechnologistApply: BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd): Banner Thunderbird Med Ctr (5555 W Thunderbird Rd): Banner Estrella Med Ctr (9201 W Thomas Rd): Banner Boswell Med Ctr (10401 W Thunderbird Blvd): Banner Desert Med Ctr (1400 S Dobson Rd): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R4458464**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:****Work Shift:****Job Category:**Clinical Care**\\*\\*\\* Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates \\*\\*\\***Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work CertificationTM, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.Banner Health is expanding its cardiovascular service lines across the system, creating exciting opportunities for CVOR professionals to join a growing team, advance their careers, and make an impact in leading-edge cardiac care.We are currently seeking experienced CVOR Surgical Technologists who will make an immediate impact on our patients and teams. Banner Health is committed to promoting from within, providing opportunities to develop and advance your leadership skills. **West Valley and Central Locations****Banner Boswell Medical Center is hiring for Adults CVOR Surgical Techs!**Banner Boswell Medical Center's Surgery Department is a family environment, where strong teamwork and collaboration with key stakeholders is of the upmost importance. This team works with the latest equipment including DaVinci Robot, O Arm and TAVAR programs.**Banner Estrella Medical Center is hiring for Adults CVOR Surgical Techs!**Banner Estrella is a Level IV Trauma Center with high-volume CVOR, robotic, and bariatric programs, offering a fast-paced, cutting-edge surgical environment. Our OR team is empowered to lead quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative, family-oriented team where leaders are highly engaged and committed to helping you reach your full potential, both professionally and personally.**Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is hiring for Adults CVOR Surgical Techs!**Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center with 15 operating rooms serving pediatric through geriatric patients. Surgical specialties include trauma, general surgery, GYN, ENT, plastics, podiatry, urology, robotics, cardiac/vascular, neuro/spine, and orthopedic procedures. If you’re looking for supportive leadership and amazing doctors to collaborate with, look no further. You will have ample opportunities to learn and grow.**Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is hiring for Adults CVOR Surgical Techs!**Banner University Medical Center is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.**East Valley Locations****Banner Desert and Banner Children's Medical Center is hiring for both Adults and Pediatrics CVOR Surgical Techs!**Watch this short video to learn what it is like working in Perioperative Services at Banner Desert Medical Center.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, Adult and Peds Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Neurology, EENT, Plastics and Robotics. We are the busiest OR and Level I Trauma facility in the East Valley, fast paced, and performing high acuity cases. BDMC/CCMC Main Surgery Department performs 20,000+surgeries a year! Our technologies includes TAVR, Volcano IVUS in the hybrid room. Si and Xi da Vinci robots. Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US 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.Enjoy Full Time, Day Shift schedules, a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.POSITION SUMMARY This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties. 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 QUALIFICATIONSHigh 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.