Senior Surgical Technologist OR Operating Room

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. As an Intraop Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department! Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years of experience in a surgical technologist role.
Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
Requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Prior experience in hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
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 sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
Follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.