CVOR Surgical Technologist PRN

Primary City/State

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinical Care

Core Functions

• Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
• Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
• Participates in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
• Is proficient to scrub on 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.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
• Follows safety procedures in regard to medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps handling, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, instrument assembly and disassembly.
• Participates in emergency call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/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.
• 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

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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