Senior Intraop Surgical Technologist

Primary City/State: Payson, Arizona Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $10K Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available Find your path in health care.
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As a Senior Surgical Technologist at Banner Payson Medical Center, you will assist surgeons with surgical/endoscopic procedures, maintain a sterile environment in the Operating Room, and help train new Surgical Technician staff members.
The schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00 pm.
There are also call rotations for weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
If being part of an outstanding OR team sounds like something you would like to be a part of, Apply today! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
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If that sounds like something, you want to be a part of - apply today! Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at Mia.
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com or call (602) 747-2595 Banner Payson Medical Center is the largest community health care provider in Arizona's Rim Country and remains committed to making a difference in people's lives by providing the highest quality of care to the residents of Payson and the many surrounding communities.
A full-service health care facility, the 24 bed hospital offers extensive services including cardiopulmonary/respiratory, emergency, intensive care, imaging, labor and delivery, laboratory, surgery and rehabilitation.
Banner Payson Medical Center also offers an array of outpatient services and specialty clinics including OB/GYN, urology and podiatry surgery, general and orthopedic surgery, family medicine, outpatient imaging, bone densitometry, diagnostic x-rays, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiac stress testing, CT scans, MRI, pulmonary function testing, EEG, infusion center, plus rehabilitation therapies.
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 1.
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.
2.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
3.
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.
4.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
5.
Assists with OR turnover between cases.
Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
6.
Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
7.
May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
8.
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.
Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff.
External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.
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.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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