Intraop Surgical Technologist Neuro

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Surgical Technologist at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, this position supports the Neuro team in the Surgery department. The role selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery, and scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures. The position prepares for surgical procedures by gathering appropriate instruments and supplies, checking that instruments are in good working order, reviewing case carts, and planning for upcoming cases. During procedures, the technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, and maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions. The role also participates in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges; disposes of sharps and trash; prepares instruments for cleaning; and places used supplies in case carts for processing. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate surgeon preference cards and pick lists, assisting with operating-room turnover, stocking and replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms. The position may include assigned administrative tasks and may involve training or orienting surgical technology staff and students. This is a full-time position with either four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week) or three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). Shifts are 0630–1700 or 0630–1900, Monday through Friday. On-call coverage is required, including weekend and holiday rotations. Compensation details listed include a flat rate of $5 per hour for call, 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.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergency situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly, and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating-room experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by gathering appropriate instruments and supplies, checking instruments for good working order, reviewing case carts, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs, pass instruments, and retract tissue during procedures.
Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Participate in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and trash; prepare instruments for cleaning; and place used supplies in case carts for processing.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating-room turnover, stocking and replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
May provide assigned administrative support to the department.
Participate in or lead training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.