Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist Level 1 Trauma

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room. This full-time, day-shift role involves preparing instruments, passing supplies, and maintaining sterility during procedures.

You will support surgeons, ensure case carts are ready, and participate in turnover between cases. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification, and state registration where required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; current BLS certification.
• State regulatory agency registration where applicable.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain decorum in stressful situations.
• Commitment to staying current with new developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures; pulls instruments and supplies; checks instrument readiness.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments; retracts tissue as needed.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
• Counts sharps, instruments, and sponges; disposes of sharps and trash properly.
• Assists with OR turnover; stocks and replenishes supplies; cleans operating rooms.
• May provide administrative support to the department as assigned.
• Participates in training and orientation of staff and students as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

State regulatory agency registration

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

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.

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is now a Level 1 Trauma Center. Our Main Operating Rooms boasts of 15 OR suites that care for level one trauma patients and provides care for patients ranging frompediatric to geriatrics with a variety of procedures being performed.Services offered include but are not limited to: general cases, GYN, laparoscopic cases, ENT, plastics, podiatry, urology, robotics, cardiac/vascular, endovascular, neuro/spine, and orthopedics.

Shift Details

Full-time | Day Shift Monday-Friday

Hours | 10:30am-11pm 3 12s

On-Call | Yes, weekends, and holidays

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

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

• 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. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• 2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• 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 of 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. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• 7. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED 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.

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