Senior Intraop Surgical Technologist

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

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Clinical Care

We are honored to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for a third year in a row. This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our team members, who make Banner Health a great place to work.

Banner – University Medical Center South is a academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. When our patients need surgery, our outstanding surgery services team steps in to help ensure excellent outcomes and maintain a positive patient experience. Surgery nurses play a huge role in the care of our patients, and we’re proud of the work they do. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives – and your own – you could find the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40 hours | 4x10s

Shift: 06:45-17:45

Schedule: Monday-Friday

On Call: Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential, when applicable.

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

• 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.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• May provide business support to the department including 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. 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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.