CVOR Surgical Technologist

bannerhealth; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Boswell Medical Center is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech (CVOR Scrub Tech) for a part-time Day shift in Sun City, Arizona. The role involves scrubbing on two surgical specialties, assisting surgeons and nurses, and contributing to a collaborative operating room environment.

You will work under RN supervision and support the team to ensure patient safety and smooth case flow. A sign-on bonus is offered for experienced CVOR scrub techs, with weekend and night differentials where

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BLS certification required.
• Certified surgical technologist; 1–2 years experience in role or 3–4 years in role.
• State regulatory agency registration where applicable.
• Must scrub proficiently in two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Conscientious, organized, and responsive to surgeon and patient needs.
• Continuing developments in the field expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures by pulling instruments and supplies; ensure instruments are functional.
• Anticipate surgeon needs; pass instruments and retract tissue.
• Maintain aseptic technique and proper disposal of sharps and waste.
• Ensure accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assist with OR turnover and stocking of supplies.
• Participate in training of staff and students; may provide administrative support.
• Follow safety protocols for medication labeling, specimens, sharps, and time-out procedures.

Skills

Surgical technology

Two specialties

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona

Department Name: Open Heart Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Now offering $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced CVOR Scrub Techs!

Innovation and highly trained staff. Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members. Find out how we’re constantly improving to make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the 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.

As a Surgical Tech you will have an opportunity to work with some of Banner Health’s finest Surgeons and Nurses as you grow in your career. Under the direction of the RN, you will assist in various procedures. You would function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and demonstrate investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. You will apply good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Part-time

Hours per Week: 2'10s | 20 hours

Shift: Day: 6:30AM-5:00PM

Schedule: Monday - Friday

On Call: Yes

Weekends: Yes

Holidays: Yes

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

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

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.

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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