Pediatric CVOR Surgical Technologist

Banner Desert Medical Center is located in Mesa, Arizona and operates 24 operating rooms including 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 4 minimally invasive and 3 robotic rooms. The hospital offers a full range of surgical specialties, including pediatric cardiovascular, adult and pediatric trauma, urology, orthopedics, general, gynecology, neurology, EENT, plastics and robotics. Position Summary As a Surgical Technologist you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Pediatric Surgery department. You will select and place surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery, scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties, and assist with advanced tasks in the Cardiovascular Operating Room such as cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. Core Functions Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. 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 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. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks. This position follows safety procedures in regard 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. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED and current basic life support certification. Certification as a surgical technologist and one to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role, OR three to four years in a surgical technologist role. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency. Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties. Manual dexterity and 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. Must stay abreast of new developments in the field. Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health Corporate