Surgical Technologist Pediatric OR Operating Room

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 incentive for experienced ORS

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech for the day shift. This full-time position involves preparing and passing instruments, assisting with surgeries, and training staff in sterile techniques.

The role requires scrub proficiency in at least two specialties, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification; certification as a surgical technologist is preferred. On-call duties and a night/weekend rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certified surgical technologist or 2–3 years experience in a surgical technologist role.
• Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to maintain decorum under stress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring working order.
• Anticipate surgeon needs; pass instruments and retract tissue.
• Maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions during procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Assist with OR turnover between cases; restock and clean rooms.
• Participate in or lead training of staff and students.
• Provide potential administrative support to the department.
• Follow safety protocols for labeling, specimen handling, sharps, time-outs, and radiation safety.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Aseptic technique

Multitasking under pressure

Professional decorum

Scrub proficiency in two specialties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified surgical technologist

BLS certification

State registration (where applicable)

Job description

Position Overview

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Incentive: $10,000 for experienced operating room scrub techs

Shift Details

• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Hours per Week: 3‑12s | 36 hrs or 4‑10s | 40 hrs
• Shift Start: 6:40 A.M.
• On Call: Yes, nights, weekends, and holidays on rotation
• Weekend shift differential: Flat rate $3/hr
• Night shift differential: 18% when applicable

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 procedures. Participates in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Core Functions

1. Prepares for surgical procedures: pulls appropriate instruments and supplies, ensures good working order, reviews case carts, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs: passes instruments, retracts tissue, maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
3. Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions: disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into case cart, participates in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges, prepares instruments for cleaning.
4. Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
5. Assists with OR turnover between cases: participates in stocking, replenishing supplies, cleaning operating rooms.
6. Participates in or leads training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
7. May provide business support to the department, including administrative tasks.
8. Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps safety, time‑out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified as a surgical technologist or two to three years of experience in a surgical technologist role.
• Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum during stressful emergent situations.
• Conscientious, organized, responsive to surgeon and patient needs.
• Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.

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