Specialty OR Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialty Technician to join their dynamic surgical team. This role involves providing essential support in the Operating Room, ensuring the availability of necessary instruments and supplies while promoting patient safety. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing their communication and problem-solving skills to assist in surgical procedures. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient care and experience a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Flat rate for call shifts

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification is required.
• Understanding of inventory management tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the surgical team and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain equipment and monitor availability of surgical supplies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-based Inventory Management System

Job description

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Banner Gateway has received Magnet designation since 2017 and has recently undergone an expansion, focusing on specialty procedures.

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

This position provides supply delivery and inventory management services to an assigned Periop or Surgical unit or department of the medical center. The Specialty Technician reviews surgical schedules and physician preference cards, plans, prepares and delivers case carts for all scheduled surgeries.

Banner Gateway Medical Center’s Surgery department consists of 13 Operating Rooms. BGMC offers a wide range of surgical specialties serving a mostly adult population. BGMC supplies all surgical support to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room, you will have the opportunity to work with BGMCs OR specialties such as Oncologic, Bariatric, Robotic, General, Urology, GYN, Orthopedics and other specialties.

As a Specialty Tech you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Operating Room department!

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 5-8s | 40hrs

Shift: 0800-1630

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Call may be required for this position.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.

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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