Surgical Technologist Labor Delivery

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Banner Health as a Surgical Technician in the Women's Svcs department where you will play a vital role in supporting childbirth experiences. This part-time day shift position requires manual dexterity, professional communication, and a commitment to patient care. Successful candidates will work in a state-of-the-art facility with opportunities for growth and skill expansion.

Benefits

Weekend shift differential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and current BLS certification required.
• Ability to maintain orderly responses in stressful situations.
• Preferred: Graduation from a surgical technology program or 2 years OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments during procedures.
• Aseptic technique adherence and instrument count participation.
• Assist with OR turnover and inventory management.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Graduation from certified surgical technology school

Job description

Primary City/State:

Chandler, Arizona

Department Name:

Women's Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Welcome to Banner Ocotillo Medical Center. It’s our privilege to be the newest Banner Hospital, serving the Chandler community and surrounding area! As a people centered facility the focus of our Banner Ocotillo Women and Infant Services department is family! This state-of-the-art service line allows families to seamlessly move through their birthing experience. From the moment our families enter one of our triage rooms, moving to one of 6 fully equipped L and D rooms and finally resting in one of 18 AP/PP private rooms they will feel the difference. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to cross train and expand their specialty skill set. Having a mastery of professional communication and a desire to teach peers are considered essential skills. This facility is open to midwives and Doulas, our level two special care baby unit will be staffed 24/7 with nurse practitioners.

Our Women and Infant Services (WIS) department at Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is growing, and we are excited to welcome new staff to join our team!As a Surgical Technician in the WIS/L&D unit, you will have the opportunity to care for women experiencing childbirth in a supportive level II environment. This is a part- time day shift position. Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $3 weekend shift differential!

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women’s services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.

2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.

3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of 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. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

7. This position follows safety procedures in regards to 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. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.

Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency

The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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