Senior Intraop Surgical Technologist Vascular Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Sign‑On Bonus: $10k sign‑on bonus for experienced external Vascular Surgical Technicians!

As a Vascular Surgical Technologist at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department.

Shift Details

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Hours per Week: 40 hrs (4-10s)
Shift: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Schedule:

Monday – Friday
On Call:
Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required
Pay: $5/hr flat rate for call, $3/hr weekend shift differential and 18% night shift differential, when applicable

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. Participates in training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.

Core Functions

Pre‑pares 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. 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. Registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
Must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
Requires manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Must be conscientious, organized, and orderly and able to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.
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

Banner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.

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