Senior Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

Banner Health Corporate in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. The role requires scrubbing for surgeries, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique across two or more specialties.

You will contribute to training staff and ensuring smooth operating room turnover. The position offers full-time hours, day shift, and a dynamics-rich hospital environment with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified surgical technologist (CST) or 2–3 years of surgical technologist experience.
• State regulatory registration where applicable.
• Proficient to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to stay calm in stressful emergent situations.
• Conscientious, organized, and able to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Gather and arrange instruments and supplies for each case.
• Pass instruments and maintain aseptic technique during procedures.
• Disassemble and prepare instruments for cleaning after cases.
• Ensure accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assist with OR turnover and stocking of supplies.
• Lead or participate in training of surgical technology staff and students.
• Provide possible business support to the department with administrative tasks.

Skills

Surgical dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified surgical technologist (CST) or 2–3 years experience

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

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. At Banner Estrella, Operating Room nurses are valued as skilled professionals and essential partners in surgical care. Our 12‑operating‑room department supports a diverse and complex surgical case mix, and we are committed to an environment where clinical expertise, collaboration, and open communication are fundamental to how we work.

Surgical Specialties

• General Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery, including total joint procedures (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle)
• Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Gynecological Surgery
• Prostate and Urological Surgery
• Robotic‑Assisted Surgery utilizing four da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic systems
• Heart and Vascular Surgery

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40 Hours | 4'10s

Shift: 6:30 AM - 5 PM

Schedule: Monday - Friday

On call, weekends, holidays: rotating with other staff

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and $5/hour while on call.

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.

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.

Benefits

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