Specialty OR Operating Room Technician

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an OR Specialty Technician to join their dynamic surgical team. In this vital role, you will support the operating room by managing inventory, ensuring equipment functionality, and assisting with patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, contributing to high-quality patient care and safety. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, this organization values teamwork and provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flat rate for on-call shifts

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Qualifications

• Basic patient care and assistance in surgery.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting OR specialty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical team with inventory and equipment.
• Ensure safe functioning of OR specialty equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Inventory Management

Aseptic Technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-based Inventory Management System

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

For 2025, Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a level 1 Trauma, Magnet, Teaching hospital. The main operating rooms have 24 suites that include 2 Hyrbrid, 2 DaVinci rooms and MIS rooms. Specialties make working Banner University Medical Center an exciting and diverse place to challenge yourself. The specialties include: General, Trauma, ENT, OMFS, Plastics, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Ophthalmology, vascular, transplants, TAVR’s, hearts, Bariatric and NICU babies. As a large and busy hospital we preform over 300 cases weekly.

As an OR Specialty Technician, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our surgery department! This position will help support the team by working with inventory, troubleshooting equipment issues, surgery preparation, staging OR rooms, positioning patients and overall assisting the team with needs that arise during cases

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 4-10s or 5-8s| 40hrs

Shift: O630 start time

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.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

Previous 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.

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Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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