Surgical Technologist Operating Room OR Weekend Shift

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children’s at Desert is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its operating rooms in Mesa, Arizona. The position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery; scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies; and may participate in training and orienting surgical technology staff and students. The technologist must be proficient in at least two surgical specialties. The role prepares for procedures by gathering and checking instruments and supplies, reviewing case carts, troubleshooting equipment, and planning for upcoming cases. During surgery, the technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, maintains aseptic technique, and participates in counts. The role also supports room turnover, stocking, cleaning, instrument processing, and the accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists. It follows safety procedures for medications, specimens, sharps, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument handling. This is a weekends-only position, Saturday and Sunday from 6:40 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., with holiday requirements. The posting states no call is required. Weekend pay includes an increased shift premium of 30% and a flat-rate $3/hour weekend differential; an 18% night differential applies when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current basic life support certification.
Certification as a surgical technologist or two to three years of experience 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 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.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Availability for the weekend schedule, Saturday and Sunday from 6:40 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., and holiday requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by gathering appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments are in good working order.
Review case carts for correct instruments and supplies, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, make minor adjustments or contact biomedical equipment staff, and plan for upcoming cases.
Anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments, and retract tissue during procedures.
Maintain proficiency to scrub in at least two surgical specialties.
Demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Dispose of sharps and trash, place used supplies in case carts, participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges, and prepare instruments for cleaning after each case.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating room turnover between cases, stocking and replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
Participate in or lead training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
May provide administrative or other business support to the department.
Follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimens, sharps, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and assembling and disassembling instruments.