CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k sign-on bonus

Competitive pay for call and weekend shifts

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a full-time CVOR Surgical Technologist to assist with advanced clinical procedures in a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities include preparing surgical procedures, selecting instruments, and maintaining aseptic techniques. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in surgical technology. Attractive benefits include a sign-on bonus for experienced applicants and competitive pay rates during shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Requires certification as a surgical technologist with 1-2 years of experience, or 3-4 years in a surgical role.
• Must scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments during surgery.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs; passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• Participates in OR turnover and maintains cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Basic life support certification

Certification as a surgical technologist

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

** $10k sign-on bonus for experienced external CVOR Surgical Technicians!

For 2025, Banner Health was named to Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We're honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

As a CVOR Surgical Technologist at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department!

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 3-12's | 36hrs

Shift: 06:30 AM -7:00 PM

Schedule: Monday-Friday

On Call: Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

*Recruiter will go over eligibility for sign-on bonus during interview

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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 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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.