CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k sign-on bonus

Weekend & holiday rotations

Call differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to join the Surg-Hosp team in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports scrub duties, supplies handling, and intraoperative instrument management during complex cardiovascular procedures.

The position requires scrubbing in at least two surgical specialties, with a focus on high-performance teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A $10k sign-on is available for experienced external candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and BLS certification.
• Surgical technologist certification; 1–2 years of experience or 3–4 years in role.
• State regulatory registration where applicable.
• Proficient in scrubbing at least two surgical specialties.
• Ability to stay composed and organized under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist with instrument setup during procedures.
• Pass instruments, retract tissue, and maintain aseptic technique.
• Assist with OR turnover and stocking of supplies.
• Participate in training and orientation of staff and students.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Cardiovascular OR

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/BLS certification

Surgical technologist certification

State registration (where applicable)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Biomedical equipment

Case cart management

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! 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. 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.

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.
• ** $10k sign-on bonus for experienced external CVOR Surgical Technicians! A rewarding career that fits your life.
• Flat rate $5/hr for call.
• $3/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

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. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• 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.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
• 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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