Senior Surgical Technologist Operating Room

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10k

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR across general, urology, ortho, endovascular, robotics, and plastics. You will scrub, pass instruments, and help prepare cases while training staff as assigned.

Eligible candidates include those with an RN? or Surgical Technologist certification and 2–3 years experience, with a $10k sign-on for experienced external technicians. 3-12 shifts, 36 hrs weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist or have 2-3 years of experience in a surgical technologist role.
• Ability to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to remain composed in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures and selects instruments and supplies.
• Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and sterile supplies during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout surgeries.
• Ensures accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assists with OR turnover and stocking of supplies; may lead training of staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Surgical Technologist OR 2-3 years experience

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

$10k sign-on bonus for experienced external Surgical Technicians!

Position Summary

As a Surgical Technologist at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department. This position will cover general, urology, ortho, endovascular, robotics, and plastics. You will select and place surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. You will scrub and provide instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. You will participate in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. You must be proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Shift Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 3-12 shifts | 36hrs

Shift: 0630-1900

Schedule: Monday-Friday

On Call: Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required.

Compensation Details: Flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hr weekend shift differential, and 18% night shift differential when applicable.

Core Functions

1. Prepares for surgical procedures, pulls appropriate instruments and supplies, ensures good working order of instruments, reviews case carts, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment, 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 principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure, disposes of sharps and trash, 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. Follows safety procedures regarding 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 include patients, surgeons, and nursing staff; external customers may include practicing physicians, patient families, and vendors or sales reps.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist or have 2-3 years of experience in a surgical technologist role. Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• Ability to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Conscientious, organized, and orderly; ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans