Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist in the operating room under RN supervision. You will scrub, pass instruments, and maintain sterile technique to support patient care and team objectives.

The role emphasizes teamwork with surgeons and nurses, opportunities for growth within Banner Health, and a part-time night schedule with weekend/holiday rotation. High school diploma and BLS required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) and current BLS certification.
• State regulatory registration may be required where applicable.
• Manual dexterity and ability to stay composed in stressful situations.
• Willingness to stay current with surgical practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring instrument readiness.
• Anticipates surgeon's needs by passing instruments and assisting during surgery.
• Maintains aseptic technique and proper disposal of sharps and waste; assists with case turnover.
• Verifies accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists; supports inventory control and stocking.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stress management

Organizational skills

Professional decorum

Education

High school diploma/GED or equiv.

Current BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Labor/Delivery-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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. If you’re looking for supportive leadership and amazing doctors to collaborate with, look no further. You will have a lot of opportunity to learn and grow and like Banner wide, Banner Estrella Medical Center strive to promote from within, giving you the chance to develop leadership skills.

Shift: Part Time

6pm-6:30am, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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.

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. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• 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 of 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.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• This position follows safety procedures in regards 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. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
• 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

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.