Specialty Operating Room OR Technician

Banner Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks an experienced Specialty Operating Room Technician to support our surgical team at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role ensures patient safety, handles instruments, and maintains anesthesia and OR supplies for a variety of cases including general, GYN, robotics, cardiac, and ortho procedures.

You will set up equipment, assist with room turnover, transport patients pre- and post-operatively, and work under the RN circulator with aseptic technique in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work with a computer-based inventory management system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource in designated surgical specialty to coordinate instruments and equipment.
• Set up and maintain OR equipment; assist with cleaning and basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment and perform safety checks; calibrate and replace soda lime.
• Track availability of equipment and instruments with the OR team.
• Maintain inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies in the OR and anesthesia work areas.
• Assist with pulling supplies, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Assist with transporting patients pre- and post-operatively; participate in OR turnover.
• Work under the RN circulator; practice aseptic technique.
• Perform delegated tasks by licensed professionals; adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Patient service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

BLS certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

We are honored to have earned Great Place To Work CertificationTM 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. 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 Specialty Operating Room Technician, 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:** 11:30 AM - 8 PM**Schedule:** Monday - Friday**On call, weekends, holidays:** Yes, holidays and weekends rotating with other staffBanner 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 provides support to the surgical team by providing basic patient care and assistance as directed. Promotes patient safety by assuring safe functioning of OR specialty equipment during procedures and ensuring appropriate supplies are available. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Serves as a resource person in designated surgical specialty to ensure coordination of necessary instruments and equipment. 2. Maintains unit equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: setting up; cleaning; performing basic troubleshooting of equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and specialty carts as directed, calibrates and replaces soda lime. Monitors equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs. May complete room setup, assemble equipment, and maintain anesthesia specialty carts. 3. Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team. 4. Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies both in the OR and anesthesia work areas. 5. Assists with pulling supplies for cases, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates. 6. Under the direction of the RN circulator, assists with basic patient care as requested. Practices aseptic technique per competency. 7. Performs functional tasks and utilizes equipment as delegated by a licensed professional. This may require additional specialized training provided by the department, consistent with demonstrated competency. 8. Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover. 9. Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Incumbents must be able to think critically and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other members of the multiple-disciplinary OR team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification. An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system. Requires strong communication (written and verbal) skills, time management, problem solving ability, customer service and organizational skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious experience working with specialty instruments and equipment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, and aseptic techniques are preferred. Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferably surgical services or specialty procedure area. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.