Surgical Technologist CVOR Cardiovascular Operating Room

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Estrella Medical Center is seeking passionate Surgical Techs to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This organization is a Great Place to Work® and offers opportunities for growth and impact. The Banner Estrella OR team is empowered to lead quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge surgical environment. As a Surgical Tech, you will work alongside top surgeons and nurses, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, high-acuity setting. Under the direction of the RN, you will assist in a variety of procedures and play a key role as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family, providing health and financial security options. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the west Phoenix communities. It is an innovative, fully electronic facility recognized for its advanced technology and patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma/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
Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency (where applicable)
Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties
Requires 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

Nice To Haves

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 their 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 and retracting tissue.
Demonstrates 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, including stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, handling of specimens, sharps, time-out procedures, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and assembling/disassembling instruments.
Participates in emergency call rotation.
Assists the physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures, including cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions.
Works under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.