Surgical Tech PRN

As the gateway to Arizona's dramatic high country, Payson offers four-season recreation. This land, where the Ponderosa Pine Forest meets desert canyon country, offers sparkling lakes and scenic mountains. Ride horses in the morning and fly-fish in the afternoon, and once the first snow falls, strap on your skis and find a trail for cross-country skiing.

About the role

This is a Per Diem BSS position, working as needed in the department 6:30am-3pm. As a Surgical Technologist at Banner Payson Medical Center, you will work with surgeons, process instrumentations, maintain a sterile field, and act as a patient advocate at the bedside. This small and close-knit team celebrates each other's success and is looking for someone who is self-motivated, willing to take constructive feedback, and proud to be part of the Banner Payson Medical Center team.

Responsibilities

• 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 and anticipates the surgeon's needs.
• Passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery.
• 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.
• Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, and infection control.
• Assembles and disassembles instruments.
• Participates in emergency call rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• 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.
• 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.