Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Sun City West, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Primary City/State:
Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Surg-HospWork Shift:
EveningJob Category:
Clinical Care
Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Banner Del E. Webb is currently an ACS level IV Trauma Center with a total of 10 surgical suites. We are on our journey to become the destination of choice for total joint replacements and the orthopedic Center of Excellence. As we, at Banner Del E. Webb, look to continue to advance and provide state of the art advances you will find Stryker 4K 1588 Advanced Imaging Modalities (AIM): ENV, IRIS, Clarity, DRE and Desaturation for Laparoscopic and Arthroscopic procedures; top of the line ENT navigation featuring the 3D electromagnetic Medtronic S8 AxiEM Fusion; and our orthopedic MIS spine procedures have the ability to utilize the Brainlab Airo® 32-slice helical scanIntraoperative CT.
Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. Preferred candidate will have a background in Ortho/Spine.
SHIFT DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 36HRS | 3'12s
Shift: 6:30 AM - 7 PM with varying days of the week off
On call, weekends, holidays: rotating with other staff on average 1-2 call shifts per week.
Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.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.
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