Surgical Tech-Certified

Surgical Tech-Certified Position Details Department: PCH-NW | Surgery Main Location: Glendale Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 6:30am-5pm Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD Posting #: 1054012 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary This position performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for availability of supplies and equipment and maintains sterile field for operating procedures. Position Duties Assists to perform room turnovers in accordance with established procedure and department requirements/standards as part of procedural team. Participates in a variety of surgical cases by assisting surgeons at the surgical field. Prepares and sets up operating room for surgical procedures and organizes sterile areas, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedure, department, and physician requirements and standards. Handles and cares for specific instrumentation to prevent breakage and damage. Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs. Communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness. Seeks guidance from appropriate source for performing or assisting with procedures as needed based on level of personal expertise. Handles and labels all specimens. Suggests and assists update and maintain physician preference cards. Pulls cases prior to procedure. (Ambulatory Surgery Center). Participates in re-stocking, re-supplying, and cleaning of all operating rooms, specialty carts, and sterile core to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Serves as preceptor to students and orients regarding functions, duties, and role of Surgical Technician. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent. Required Completion of a Surgical Technician program or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience. Experience One year Surgical Technician experience in a surgery setting. Preferred Experience with pediatric patient populations. Additional Requirements Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Required Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position Certified Surgical Technician OR Ntnl Center for CompetencyTest - Required Basic Life Support - Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's