CVOR Surgical Technologist PRN

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules

Fewer shifts cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Staffing Services-AZ in Mesa, AZ seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in the Cardiovascular Operating Room. You will scrub on at least two surgical specialties, pass instruments, and support the surgeon during procedures.

The role requires CST certification with 1–2 years in the field or 3–4 years of experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Benefits are included for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) with 1–2 years in role or 3–4 years in role.
• Must scrub proficiently on at least two surgical specialties.
• Ability to scrub under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures with appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments.
• Maintains aseptic technique and handles sharps, sponges, and trash according to procedure.
• Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases, stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning rooms.
• Participates in or leads training and orientation of staff and students, as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organized

Conscientious

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

This position is specific to assisting needs at Banner Boswell Medical Center. Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required. We currently have a variety of day and evening shifts available. Recent Inpatient experience in the CVOR as a Surgical Technologist is required.

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

• 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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