Senior Intraop Surgical Tech — Multi-Specialty

bannerhealth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room. The role requires scrubbing for at least two surgical specialties, preparing instruments and supplies, and supporting the surgical team to ensure patient safety and a smooth OR workflow.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS include a high school diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and either active surgical technologist certification or 2–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years’ experience in a surgical technologist role; registration may be required where applicable.
• Must scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments work properly.
• Anticipates surgeon needs, passes instruments and retracts tissue, and maintains competency in two specialties.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures; disposes of sharps and cleans instruments.
• Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover and stocking, replenishing, and cleaning operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads training and orientation of staff and students.
• May provide business support with administrative tasks.
• Follows safety procedures for medications, specimens, sharps, time-out procedures, and infection control.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certified surgical technologist OR 2-3 years experience

Current basic life support certification

Job description

Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room. The role requires scrubbing for at least two surgical specialties, preparing instruments and supplies, and supporting the surgical team to ensure patient safety and a smooth OR workflow.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS include a high school diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and either active surgical technologist certification or 2–3 years of related experience.