Operating Room OR Surgical Technologist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery
• Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure
• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring 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 and 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Current basic life support certification
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
• Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations
• Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and 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

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift: 7am-3:30pm or 9am-7:30pm Monday-Friday, varied
• On Call: 6-8 shifts per month with 30-minute response time to facility
• Weekends: Yes
• Holidays: Yes