Senior Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub and provide instruments during surgery. The role supports a high‑volume, 12‑room OR with diverse cases including general, GYN, robotics, and vascular procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, aseptic technique, assisting with turnover, and training staff. Requires a CST or 2–3 years experience, and a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years of experience; state registration if applicable.
• Must scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Must have manual dexterity and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Keep up with developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and ensuring instrument readiness.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments during surgery.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and manages sharps disposal throughout cases.
• Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover, stocking, and environmental cleanliness between cases.
• Participates in training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certified surgical technologist

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 Include

• 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

Our Operating Room is known for its strong sense of connection, trust, and teamwork. Nurses work closely with one another, surgeons, and anesthesia partners in an environment where people know each other, support each other, and communicate clearly, especially during complex and high‑acuity cases.

Leadership is visible and engaged, and nurses are encouraged to share their perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute to ongoing improvements in practice and workflow. Professional judgment is respected, preparation is prioritized, and collaboration is the standard, not the exception.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department! Our Main Operating Rooms boasts of 11 OR suites. Services offered include but are not limited to: general cases, GYN, laparoscopic cases, ENT, plastics, podiatry, urology, robotics, cardiac/vascular, endovascular, neuro/spine, and orthopedics.

SHIFT 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.

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.

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.

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