Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist Weekend Shift

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Perioperative team. You will scrub and hand instruments, maintain aseptic technique, and support multiple surgical specialties in a high-volume operating suite.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, assisting with turnover, and participating in training of staff and students. Weekend shifts are available with premium compensation and no mandatory on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and BLS certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist or 2–3 years of experience in the role.
• Ability to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures; pulls instruments and supplies; ensures instrument readiness.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs; passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
• Disposes of sharps and trash; counts instruments and sponges; prepares instruments for cleaning.
• Maintains accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assists with OR turnover and stocking of supplies; cleans operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads training of surgical technology staff and students.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Weekend

Job Category: Clinical Care

Watch this short video to learn what it is like working in Perioperative Services at Banner Desert Medical Center.

Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.

Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children’s at Desert has 28 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 1 hybrid suite, 5 robotic rooms, and 3 CV rooms. In 2025, BDMC/BCD performed just under 22,000 surgeries. Our technologies include a full fleet of da Vinci dV5 robots, NICO, Mako robot, and Stealth guided brain surgery. Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US News as a High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category. Surgical service lines include general, gyn, urology, robotics, ortho, neuro, plastics, and Level I trauma, peds and adult.

This position is to work weekend days, Saturday-Sunday 6:40A-7:10pm (full-time also available with a Friday shift) with holiday requirements. No call required! This weekend shift (Saturday-Sunday) is paid at an increased shift premium of 30%.

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


• Weekend shift (Saturday-Sunday) is paid at an increased shift premium of 30%.


• No call required!

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

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 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. 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.

Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years of experience 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

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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