Surgical Technologist Pediatric CVOR

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Pediatric Surgery department. The role requires scrubbing on at least two specialties, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting surgeons throughout procedures.

The position is full-time with day shift and rotating on-call. BDMC/CCMC performs a high volume of surgeries and offers comprehensive benefits; experience with cardiovascular and robotic systems is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current basic life support certification.
• Surgical technologist certification and 1–2 years of experience OR 3–4 years in a surgical technologist role.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• Must scrub proficiently on at least two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under highly stressful emergent situations.
• Be conscientious, organized and able to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls instruments and supplies and ensures working order of instruments.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments; maintains competency in two specialties.
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions; counts sharps, instruments and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning after each case.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases; restocks, replenishes supplies and cleans operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads training and orientation of staff and students as assigned.

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care *** $20,000 Hire On Incentive available!! *** Watch this short video to learn what it is like working in Perioperative Services at Banner Desert Medical Center. Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.

Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's at Desert Main Surgery Department has 24 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 4 minimally invasive and 3 robotic rooms. BDMC/CCMC offers a full range of surgical specialties, including Peds Cardiovascular, Adult and Peds Trauma, Urology, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Neurology, EENT, Plastics and Robotics. We are the busiest OR and Level I Trauma facility in the East Valley, fast paced, and performing high acuity cases. BDMC/CCMC Main Surgery Department performs 20,000+surgeries a year! Our technologies includes TAVR, Volcano IVUS in the hybrid room. Si and Xi da Vinci robots.

Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US News as a High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category. Surgical service lines include general, gyn, urology, robotics, ortho, neuro, plastics, and Level I trauma, peds and adult. As an experienced Surgical Technologist you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Pediatric Surgery department! Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and Pediatrics OR work experience is necessary for this position.

Employment Type: Full-time Hours per Week: 4 10s | 40hrs Schedule: 6:40am-5:10pm, Monday - Friday with varied day off On Call: Rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

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. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties. The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR ST must be able to work under high pressure in a fast paced environment.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• 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 sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
• This position follows safety procedures in regard 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. Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.
• Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Requires certification as a surgical technologist and one to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role OR three to four years in a surgical technologist role.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• This position must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• 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

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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