Surgical Technologist - $26-38 per hour

Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Banner Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Mesa, Arizona.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: StaffPrimary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name: Surg-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareNow offering a $10k sign on for Experienced Surgical Technologists! Now offering a $5k sign on for New Grads! As a Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department!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.The Operating Room (OR) has 10 suites. We care for a wide range of adult patients that require both elective and add-on emergent surgical procedures. We also provide surgical services to meet our level 3 trauma designation at BBMC. Our surgical service lines consist of the following specialties; heavy focus in orthopedics, general surgery and urology. We also provide services for plastics, GYN, robotics, spines, and dentistry. We staff 24 hours Monday-Friday and have a 12 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday. Staff are required to take call in addition to regular scheduled shifts to meet the demands of our patient load.SHIFT DETAILSEmployment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 4-10s - 40hrs or 3-12s - 36hrsShift: DaysSchedule: Varied, Monday - FridayOn Call: Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required.Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.Banner Baywood Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke, women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared-- as well as designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our comprehensive orthopedic unit--is one of the nation's premier orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.POSITION SUMMARYThis position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.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 of 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. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.7. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory AgencyThe 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 QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy PolicyBanner Health Job ID #R4384693. Posted job title: surgical technologist operating roomAbout Banner HealthAbout Banner HealthBanner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in thecountry and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all thecommunities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary carehealth centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, ourskilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to makehealth care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, careeropportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Bannerjourney unique and fulfilling for every employee.
  Our MissionBanner's nonprofit mission statement serves as the foundational language forour organization. "Making health care easier, so life can be better." Thismission statement focuses everyone in the organization on a singular purpose- excellent patient care. In addition, our mission guides decision making,defines organizational behavior, set the standards for our day-to-day work,and drives performance.
  Our DiversityAt Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion bypromoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce honored to serve, supportand provide services to our diverse communities. We respect and value thevarious backgrounds and differences among our team members that allowsthem to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives,experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supportsour effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus on ourtalent, culture and community, we provide opportunities internally andexternally through:
  --- Programs focusing on our talent pipeline.
  --- Team Member Resource Groups that offer team member development,community outreach, and resources for well-being.
  --- Diversity, equity and inclusion education available through facilitator ledvirtual platforms.
  --- Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate healthinformation and resources to our underserved communities.
  --- Focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health.Benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA
  • Discount program
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health savings account

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