Banner Staffing Services Surgical Technician

Banner Health•Greeley, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services is seeking an Intraoperative Surgical Technologist at Banner North Colorado Medical Center. This role is vital to the surgical team, working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. The Surgical Technologist will assist directly during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring a sterile environment is maintained. This position is essential for delivering high-quality surgical care and supporting the overall success of each procedure. Registry/Per Diem opportunities offer flexibility in scheduling and are a great way to start a career with Banner Health. These positions do not have guaranteed hours and do not include a medical benefits package. A minimum of 2 shifts per month commitment is required.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current basic life support certification.
Current certification as a surgical technologist.
Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
Two or more years of operating room experience.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly.
Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Minimum of 2 shifts a month commitment for Registry/Per Diem positions.
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
Proficiency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
Participates in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring good working order.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff.
Checks the schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment during surgery.
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 the 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.
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.
Interacts with internal customers (patients, surgeons, nursing staff) and external customers (practicing physicians, patient families, vendors, sales reps).