Surgical Technologist Operating Room

Primary City/State:

Casa Grande, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Now offering $5,000 sign-on incentive for experienced Operating Room Techs!

As a Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department! This position is full time days, with call and holiday requirements. Weekend rotations are required in this role.

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options.

We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Banner Casa Grande has a busy 6 suite surgery department averaging 17 - 24 cases per day, 3 to 4 days a week. Monday through Friday there is a full 6 room schedule and on Saturday a 1 room schedule. Cases include Robotics, General, Orthopedic, GYN, Urology, and Podiatry.

This is a full time day position, on call and holidays may be required for this role

Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 150+ bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz. The communities around Banner Casa Grande are experiencing significant growth and our hospital is growing with it.

In the past five years, a $25 million expansion was completed. Departmental renovations and updates are ongoing, the newest addition being our Interventional Cardiology program. As the newest addition to Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you'll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

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 and retracts tissue.

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.Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED 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 two years of operating room experience.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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