CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Health•Sun City, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Surgical Technologist assists physicians with advanced tasks during surgical procedures, including the use of cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machines, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The role works under the direction of a registered nurse as part of an interdisciplinary team and requires functioning effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The position is based in the Open Heart Surgery department at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona. The Surgical Technologist selects and places instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery; scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during procedures; and maintains proficiency in at least two surgical specialties. The position may participate in training and orienting surgical technology staff and students. The department emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, and the role involves interaction with patients, surgeons, nursing staff, patient families, physicians, and vendors or sales representatives. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. On-call participation is required, as is weekend and holiday work. The posting offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced CVOR scrub technicians, a $3-per-hour weekend shift differential, and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

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.
Ability to scrub proficiently in at least two surgical specialties.
Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in 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 current with new developments in the field.
Colorado candidates must be registered with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by selecting appropriate instruments and supplies, checking instruments and case carts, troubleshooting equipment, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and retracting tissue during procedures.
Maintain competency to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
Follow aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and waste appropriately; and prepare instruments for cleaning after each case.
Maintain accurate surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
Assist with operating-room turnover, restocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
Participate in or lead training and orientation for surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
Provide business support and administrative tasks to the department as needed.
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 on-call rotation.
Assist physicians with advanced CVOR tasks, including cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions.