Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

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Banner Casa Grande has a busy 6 suite surgery department averaging 17 - 24 cases per day, 3 to 4 days a week. Monday through Friday there is a full 6 room schedule and on Saturday a 1 room schedule. Cases include Robotics, General, Orthopedic, GYN, Urology, and Podiatry.

Shift Details:

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Shift: 7am-3:30pm or 9am-7:30pm Monday-Friday, Varied

On Call: Yes | 6-8 shifts per month | 30-minute response time to facility

Weekends: Yes

Holidays: Yes

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 141-bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. The facility boasts the neighborhood convenience of a community hospital while leveraging the clinical expertise of one of the nation's leading health systems. The state-of-the-art facility cares for patients through all phases of life, offering adult and pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care, Level IV Trauma, Women's Care, Maternity Services, Surgical Care, Orthopedics, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Dialysis, Rehabilitation, and more. As part of one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you'll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

Position Summary

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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