CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Surgical Technologists for adult and pediatric service lines at multiple Phoenix-area locations. The role supports surgeons during cardiovascular and other surgical procedures in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The technologist selects, prepares, and places instruments, supplies, and equipment; scrubs and provides sterile instruments and supplies; and assists the physician with advanced tasks, including cardiopulmonary bypass and heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The position also supports the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students as assigned and requires proficiency in at least two surgical specialties.

Banner Health locations described include Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and Banner Desert/Banner Children's Medical Center. The facilities offer varied surgical environments and specialties, including cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, robotics, and pediatric procedures. The posting describes Banner Desert/Banner Children's as offering full-time day-shift schedules, with call pay and shift differentials noted; these schedule details are specifically associated with that location.

The role participates in an emergency call rotation and follows safety procedures for medication labeling, specimen and sharps handling, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly and disassembly. Banner Health mentions an up-to-$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and offers a variety of benefit plans to support employees and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current basic life support certification.
• Certification as a surgical technologist.
• One to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role, or three to four years in a surgical technologist role.
• Registration with the State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Ability to scrub proficiently in at least two surgical specialties.
• Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly, and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, checking that instruments are in good working order, reviewing case carts, troubleshooting equipment, and planning for upcoming cases.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and retracting tissue.
• Maintain proficiency to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
• Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
• Participate in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and trash; prepare used supplies and instruments for processing.
• Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assist with operating room turnover, stocking and replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
• Participate in or lead training and orientation for surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• Perform departmental administrative or business support tasks as needed.
• Follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimen and sharps handling, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly and disassembly.
• Participate in the emergency call rotation.
• Assist physicians with advanced CVOR tasks, including cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates.
• A variety of benefit plans for employees and their families.
• At Banner Desert/Banner Children's, a flat-rate $5 per hour for call, a $3 per hour weekend shift differential, and an 18% night-shift differential when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED