Surgical Technician: OR Support & Aseptic Expert

Atlas Healthcare Partners; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Surgery Center – South Valley, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is located in Queen Creek. This role selects and places surgical instruments and supplies, scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS; state certification is required where applicable. Graduation from a certified surgical technology program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required; must be registered with a State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in stressful emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures, pulls instruments and supplies, and ensures instruments are in good working order.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions; disposes of sharps and trash; assists with counting and cleaning instruments.
• Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover, stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department with assigned administrative tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organized

Conscientious

Ability to respond quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology

Job description

Banner Surgery Center – South Valley, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is located in Queen Creek. This role selects and places surgical instruments and supplies, scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS; state certification is required where applicable. Graduation from a certified surgical technology program is preferred.