Surgical Technologist Pediatric CVOR

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is hiring an experienced Surgical Technologist for the Pediatric Surgery department at Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. The role supports pediatric cardiovascular and other surgical procedures in a busy, high-acuity operating room environment. Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and pediatric OR work experience is necessary. The Surgical Technologist prepares instruments, supplies, and equipment; scrubs and provides sterile instruments and supplies during procedures; anticipates surgeon needs; and maintains proficiency in at least two surgical specialties. The CVOR role also assists physicians with advanced tasks involving cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The position may support the training and orientation of staff and students and may perform departmental administrative tasks. This is a full-time position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week, 6:40 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a varied day off. The role participates in a rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays. A $20,000 hire-on incentive is available. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or 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.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Ability to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
CVOR and pediatric OR work experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, checking case carts, confirming instruments are in good working order, troubleshooting equipment issues, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs, pass instruments, and retract tissue during procedures.
Maintain proficiency in scrubbing on at least two surgical specialties.
Demonstrate aseptic technique and universal precautions; participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and waste appropriately; and prepare instruments for cleaning after cases.
Ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assist with operating room turnover, stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
Participate in or lead training and orientation for surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
May provide departmental business support, including administrative tasks.
Follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimen and sharps handling, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly and disassembly.
Participate in the emergency call rotation.
Assist physicians with advanced CVOR tasks involving cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions.