CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health•Sun City, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist supports surgical procedures under the direction of the RN and assists physicians with advanced tasks, including cardiopulmonary bypass and heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The role selects and places instruments, supplies, and equipment; scrubs and provides sterile instruments and supplies during procedures; and maintains proficiency in at least two surgical specialties. The position requires working effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Surgery Department at Banner Boswell Medical Center is described as a family environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration. The team uses equipment and programs including the DaVinci Robot, O Arm, and TAVAR programs. The role may participate in training and orienting surgical technology staff and students and may provide departmental administrative support.

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.
Where applicable, registration with the state regulatory agency.
Ability to scrub proficiently in at least two surgical specialties.
Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Conscientious, organized, and orderly approach, with the ability 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 gathering appropriate instruments and supplies, checking case carts, ensuring instruments are in working order, troubleshooting equipment, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and retracting tissue.
Maintain competency to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and trash appropriately; and prepare instruments for cleaning after each case.
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.
Follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimen and sharps handling, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and assembling and disassembling instruments.
Participate in the emergency call rotation.
May provide administrative support to the department.