Surgical Technologist

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through.

About the role

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years. BTMC provides the highest level of maternity care in the West Valley; it is one of the leading providers of maternity care in the entire state. The Women & Infants Services (WIS) department at BTMC is a fast-paced environment averaging 5000 deliveries per year. BTMC is accredited by the Arizona Perinatal Trust as a Level III Center, qualified to care for the most high-risk patient population.

Our doctors and nurses have the expertise and experience to care for some of the most complex pregnancies and deliveries, including women with pregnancies complicated by diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature labor. Our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has 35 beds, enabling us to care for babies born at any gestational age. We have 15 private Labor and Delivery rooms, 14 high-risk Antepartum rooms, and over 30 postpartum couplet rooms for our patients.

As a Surgical Tech, you will work with some of Banner Health’s finest Surgeons and Nurses as you grow in your career. Under the direction of the RN, you will assist in various procedures, function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and demonstrate investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. You will apply good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Shift: 6am-6:30pm day shift with every 3rd weekend and holidays.

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, 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.