Pediatric CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Perioperative Services at Banner Desert Medical Center seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist for the Pediatric Surgery department. The CVOR Surgical Technologist scrubs on two specialties and assists the physician with advanced tasks, including cardiopulmonary bypass support and vascular access, in a fast-paced environment.

BDMC/CCMC is a Level I Trauma center with 24 ORs and performs 20,000+ surgeries yearly, featuring robotics, TAVR, and a broad range of general and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with current BLS certification.
• Surgical technologist certification and 1–2 years of experience, or 3–4 years in the role.
• Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Proficient to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in stressful emergent situations.
• Organized, conscientious, and responsive to surgeon and patient needs.
• Commitment to staying current with developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring instrument readiness.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs and scrubs in at least two specialties.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
• Ensures accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assists with OR turnover and stocking of supplies and cleaning rooms.
• Participates in or leads training and orientation of staff and students.
• Provides department support for administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Two-surgery proficiency

Staying composed under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care *** $15,000 Hire On Incentive available!! ***

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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 Main Surgery Department has 24 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 4 minimally invasive and 3 robotic rooms. BDMC/CCMC offers a full range of surgical specialties, including Peds Cardiovascular, Adult and Peds Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Neurology, EENT, Plastics and Robotics.

We are the busiest OR and Level I Trauma facility in the East Valley, fast paced, and performing high acuity cases. BDMC/CCMC Main Surgery Department performs 20,000+surgeries a year! Our technologies includes TAVR, Volcano IVUS in the hybrid room. Si and Xi da Vinci robots.

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.

As an experienced Surgical Technologist you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Pediatric Surgery department!

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

• 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.

EEO Statement

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-time Hours per Week: 4 10s | 40hrs Schedule: 6:40am-5:10pm, Monday - Friday with varied day off On Call: Rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona

Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.