WIS Intraop Surgical Technologist Banner Staffing Services

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Ironwood Medical Center is seeking a WIS Surgical Technologist to join our Labor and Delivery Unit in Queen Creek Arizona. Banner Ironwood is a smaller community hospital with a welcoming, positive culture. This position will require 2 shifts per scheduling period.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
The position 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.
surgical technologist experience

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
Additional related education and/or experience 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. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
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 of 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 assigned administrative tasks.
Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.