PRN Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

PRN Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center Banner Surgery Center - Thunderbird, 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, Arizona, United States of America This ASC offers 7 operating rooms, 8 Preop bays and 18 PACU Bays.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery, scrubs the room and provides instruments, sutures, and sterile supplies during surgical procedures.

ESSENTIAL 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. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs. Anticipates the surgeon’s needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery. Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure, disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into case cart for processing, participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges, and 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. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required. BLS required. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

STATE SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In the states of Texas, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia a Surgical Technician must meet one of the following criteria:

• 1) The individual has successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the State Department of State Health Services or its successor.
• 2) The individual has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the United States Public Health Service.
• 3) The individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.
• 4) The individual is in service with the federal government, to the extent they are performing duties related to that service. Where certification applies, credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties.

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