Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
Department Name: Surg-Hosp
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinical Care
***$10k Sign-on for experienced Surgical Technologists!***
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Banner Health is growing! Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, recently recognized as Tucson’s top hospital and the third best in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report, is expanding its services with a new outpatient facility. We are seeking experienced OR RNs and Surgical Technicians to join our team at this state-of-the-art location, featuring six new ORs (five dedicated to orthopedics and one for various outpatient procedures). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading healthcare organization with no weekend or holiday shifts, competitive pay, sign-on incentives, and potential relocation assistance. Join us and contribute to a top-ranked hospital's growth and innovation!
As a Surgical Technologist in our new Same Day Surgery center, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our new same day surgery department! This Surgery Center will have a primary focus on Orthopedics, with a few other service line procedures being performed.
Shift Details: Monday - Friday, working 5/8's or 4/10's. No weekends or holidays are required! This position will have late shift call requirements with the potential to float to the main OR to assist with cases, if volume is low.
See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting to learn more about our great benefit package!
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. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
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. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
- Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in 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.
- Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
- May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
- This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification. Certified as a surgical technologist OR two to three years of experience in a surgical technologist role. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency. This position must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties. 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 an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement: EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
