Surgical Technologist CVOR Cardiovascular Operating Room

Overview Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona. Department: Open Heart Surg-Hosp. Job Category: Clinical Care. Compensation: Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for experience. Schedule & Details Shift: Day shift (3 x 12). Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM. On-Call: Required. Benefits: Eligible. Differentials: $3/hour weekend differential, 18% night shift differential (when applicable). Position Summary The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist assists physicians with advanced tasks during surgical procedures, including cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access. Must be able to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties and work under high pressure in a fast-paced environment. Core Functions Prepares for surgical procedures: pulls appropriate instruments and supplies, ensures instruments are in good working order, reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment, and plans ahead for upcoming surgical needs. Anticipates the surgeon's needs: passes instruments, retracts tissue, and maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two specialties. Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure, disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into case cart for processing, and participates in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges. Ensures 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. Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps handling, time‑out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments, and participates in emergency call rotation. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED and 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 must be registered with State Regulatory Agency. Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties. Manually dexterous with the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful, emergent situations, and be conscientious, organized, and orderly. Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Statement Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health Corporate