Specialty OR Technician

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Evening

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Banner Health has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

We currently have an opportunity as an OR Specialty Technician. This role is vital to the efficient flow of the intraoperative department.

This role encompasses many responsibilities including cleaning OR suites, maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and room set-up. You will work closely with OR Circulators, Surgical techs, and anesthesia, as well as learn day to day operations within the OR suite.

This is a full-time, day shift opportunity working, at our Banner Estrella location! This is community based hospital, where the team has a strong focus on teamwork and supporting each other.

Shift Details:

Monday

• Friday, 2:30pm

• 11pm (5/8's). Some holiday call required.

See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting, to learn more about our great benefit package!

• Details of the schedule will be discussed during the interview.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more.

In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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